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ROBERT GOVAN Obituary

ROBERT R. GOVAN
Entered into Eternal Rest, December 25, 2013. Beloved companion, father, friend, teacher, grandfather, mentor, career coach, spiritual leader and confidant. Survived by former spouse, Amelia G. Govan; four stepchildren, RaLee, Leesha Ayanna, Shaka and Hasaan; the Crosson family, Bessie, Kenneth, Raymond, Veronica and Garey; Rev. Anne Munson and her sister, Catherine Brady; Nathaniel and Alexyne Williams and Mike Brown; dear friends, JoAnne Logan and Althea Fox Watts; several grandchildren; other cousins, extended family members and many friends. Services will be held Friday, January 3 at Ward Memorial AME Church, 241 42nd St., NE. Wake 9 a.m. Service 11 a.m.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ward Memorial Scholarship Fund. Services by LATNEY.

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Published by The Washington Post from Dec. 31, 2013 to Jan. 2, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for ROBERT GOVAN

25 Entries

George Parker

June 5, 2025

My deepest condolences. Thank you for the lessons my friend. True Education Warrior and Great Man!

Carolyn Carpenter (Taliaferro)

January 14, 2014

I have many fond memories of Mr. Govan from Western High School. My prayers and thoughts are with the family.

Shirley Grooms

January 11, 2014

My condolences to the family of the late Robert Govan, my colleague and friend at Charles Hart MS. There is laid up for him a crown of righteousness.

Frances Robinson

January 7, 2014

My condolences and prayers are extended to the Govan family. Robert spent some of his last educational years at Stanton Elementary School, helping us to become tech savvy. He was a wonderful person to work with. I know I speak for the Stanton ES family in saying he left a lifetime of legacies and lived a purpose-filled life, which blessed so many children and adults along his way.

January 6, 2014

We were deeply sorry to hear the passing of Mr. Govan.
He was a great teacher at Anacostia High School to my brother, cousin and Myself. Our condoloscence and prayers are extended to his family.
Marva, Morris and Alvin Nedab

Mattie Parham

January 4, 2014

My deepest sympathy and prayers to the GOVAN FAMILY. May God comfort your hearts today and blesses your life with treasured memories of Robert.

Brandon VNCENT

January 3, 2014

Sending prayers up for Dr G s family and friends during this their darkest hour R.I.P. Dr G

George Parker

January 2, 2014

My deepest condolences to the Govan Family. He was a great man who enlightened the lives of everyone he met. A God-Given Teacher! RIP

Aretha Frizzell

January 2, 2014

My sincere condolence.

January 2, 2014

To the Govan family. My prayers I give to you. I will miss Mr. Govan singing with the choirs, I will miss our talks. Iam glad he close Ward AME church for his extended family. RIP

Susie Crawford

January 2, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Mr. Govan. May he rest in peace.

Larry Spencer

January 1, 2014

My deepest sympathies to Mr Govan's family!

Eunice Summers

January 1, 2014

To the Govan Family,

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

January 1, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lee Epps

January 1, 2014

To the family and friends:
As a former colleague, I reflect upon Robert's humor, laughter, kindness, strength, love of teaching and diligence as Washington Teachers' Union advocate. I pray your strength and comfort by Our Heavenly Father and the lasting memories you have of times shared while Robert lived.

Yvette Aidara

January 1, 2014

A warrior has fallen!! What a special man. Robert touched so many lives and will certainly be missed. He will remain in our hearts and minds as a wise and loving friend and mentor. My condolences to Amelia Govan and all of Robert's extended family and friends network.

January 1, 2014

Sincere condolences.

Year Book Photographer (Godwin Photography)Student Photographer-BC 1969-72.

January 1, 2014

My sincere condolences for the loss of your love one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you. May our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who love us, comfort your hearts and make you firm. (2 Thessalonians 2:16,17)

Linda L Felton

December 31, 2013

To The Govan Family,

Benedict College Alumni Club #46 of the Washington Metropolitan Area shares your loss with the sympathy and understanding that words cannot express. You will be in our thoughts
and prayers.

December 31, 2013

Mr. Govan, you are a great man. A man who taught us well, and I can say, I received a good education in the DC public school system because of teachers like you.

Achilles Carroll

Geraldine Best

December 31, 2013

My family will be praying for your family in the loss of your love one.

Geraldine Best & Bettie Best-Brown

The Staff of Latney's Funeral Home, Inc.

December 31, 2013

Offering our deepest sympathy and condolences during your hours of bereavement.

December 31, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that God cares and give us strength in these most difficult of time. 1 Peter 5:6,7

December 31, 2013

Govan Family,
My sincerest sympathy for the loss of your beloved. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together, as well as the loving promise from God (John 3:16) that will soon help console your broken heart during times of deep sorrow.

Lisa Alston

December 31, 2013

To the Crosson Family, My condolenses to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Praying your strength in the Lord.

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