Robert R. “Bob” Cameron, Jr.
September 23, 1924 - June 6, 2019
Robert R. “Bob” Cameron, Jr., age 94, of Newark, DE passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 6, 2019.
Born in Elkton, MD on September 23, 1924, he was the son of the late Robert Roy and Florence (Carroll) Cameron, Sr. Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He worked as a regional manager for AMF – Bowling Division.
Bob was a member of the Aetna Hose Hook & Ladder Company and the Lt. J. Allison O’Daniel VFW Post #475. He enjoyed daily walks and will always be remembered as a very merry and social person.
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth (Todd) Cameron; and step-daughters, Eleanor and Patsy Todd. He is survived by his sister, Evelyn M. Starr (Walter) of Gainesville, FL; nephew, Gary Cameron of Jacksonville, FL; and nieces and nephews.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 11 am until 12 noon on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 West Park Place, Newark, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 12 noon. Interment will follow in Newark Cemetery, 20 New Street, Newark, DE.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Bob’s memory to Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder Company, PO Box 148, Newark, DE 19715 or VFW Post #475, 100 Veterans Drive, Newark, DE 19711.
Don Anderson
May his soul and spirit catch back up with Aunt Lib then rest in peace The Anderson’s
Lisa Todd
May you, Aunt Libby and Elenor have a grand reunion as you all so deserve. Blessed with the smartest man I’ve ever known as my uncle. R.I.P. Uncle Bob.
Hollie Starr
Hi Uncle Bob,
Wish I had gotten to see you before your passing and that I could be there for your service. Ben and I will miss you very much and your yearly visits to Florida. We can’t thank you enough for everything you have done for us and for being our Uncle. All the love and support you gave to us over the years will never be forgotten. Tell Aunt Libby and Elenor we said hello.
Love and hugs, Hollie
Bret Starr
Will miss our monthly talks. Always looked forward to them and your advice. RIP
Brandon Starr
Always so proud of my Great Uncle Bob (grandson of Evelyn and Walter). I’ve always had such respect for your life’s pursuits in war and peace time. I loved hearing stories grandmom would tell us about you and her growing up. RIP Uncle.
Evelyn Cameron Starr
A BIG KISS Brother, will miss you terribly
Eva Mae
Melodie Starr Lynch
Rest In Peace Uncle Bob. Thanks for everything,
Melodie, Chris, Amy, Karen and Mike
Jeanette Christopher
To Bob’s family: My mother, Viola Todd, married Bob’s father-in-law (Towers Todd) in March, 1957. Elizabeth, Bob’s wife, was the oldest child of Towers Todd, and she was my step-sister. Elizabeth and Bob were very close to my mother and to me over the years. When my mother was in Caroline Nursing Home, Denton, MD, from 1990 until her death in August, 1999, both of them (and also Eleanor) came to visit my mother regularly; they appreciated all the great care that my mother had given to Mr. Todd when he was an invalid following a stroke not long after they married in 1957.
Over the past several years I have kept in touch with Bob with notes, cards, and calls to or from him. I spoke to him last after my husband died on April 21, 2019;
I sent a birthday card for his 95th birthday, and was wondering why I had not heard from him recently. Today I decided to call and see how he was, and through the internet found out that he had passed away in June.
You all have my deepest sympathy in the loss of Bob; he was a great person considering all the care he gave to Elizabeth and Eleanor. Bob was such a kind and patient person when he made sure that Elizabeth and Eleanor were able to visit my mother, especially when she was a resident of the nursing home.
Our family feels as though WE have lost a family member with the loss of him.