Robert A. “Bob” Williams Jr. (1950 – 2023)

Robert A. “Bob” Williams Jr., a resident of Front Royal, Virginia, concluded his life journey at the age of 72 on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. His final moments were spent at the Blue Ridge Hospice Inpatient Care Center in Winchester, Virginia.

Robert A. “Bob” Williams Jr.

A graveside service has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 2:00 pm. The service will be held at the Prospect Hill Cemetery, located at 200 West Prospect Street, Front Royal, with Sammy Campbell entrusted with officiating duties.

Bob first graced this world on December 29, 1950, born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to the late Robert A. Williams Sr. and Arlene Sheaffer Williams. As a youth, he bravely served as a SEABEE in the United States Navy. Following his service, he built a successful career at Electronic Data Systems “EDS,” only to retire and establish his own business, Syntax Communications. He dedicated his time and energy to volunteering within Warren County and for the Warren County Public Schools, making an invaluable impact on his community.

He wore his title of Eagle Scout with pride. He will be eternally remembered for his indefatigable spirit, his commitment to aiding others, and his uplifting motto, “Keep smiling.”

His mother, his devoted wife of 41 years, Susan Williams, his son, Christopher Williams (Kristin), and his sister, Jane Gay (Clarence), survive him.

Selected to serve as pallbearers are Luis Macedo, Joe Lamb, Ric Bann, Harold Saunders, Clarence Gay, and Carl Hughey.

Friends and loved ones are invited to share their memories and pay their respects on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at Maddox Funeral Home, located at 105 West Main Street, Front Royal.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Humane Society of Warren County, located at 1245 Progress Drive, Front Royal, Virginia 22630[1].