Robert Emory

Robert S. "Bobby" Emory, 67, of Colonial Heights passed away on Friday, May 23, 2014. Born in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Walter S. and Marguerite Holzner Emory. He was a United States Navy veteran, and a retired Chief AC and R Tech with Honeywell, after 31 years of service. He was a longtime member of the Eagles #882 and Past President of the Local Union #851. Bobby was a diehard Indianapolis Colts fan. He was passionate about gardening, reading the newspaper, and a patriotic man who was proud to be an American who loved his country. He is survived by his wife, Sandra A. Emory of Colonial Heights; his children, Heather Emory Glomb and husband, Andrew of Colonial Heights, Shannon Emory Bright and husband, Jason of Chesterfield, and Robert Stewart Emory II and wife, Michelle of Chester; grandchildren, Edward Andrew Glomb Jr., Taylor Renee Glomb, Austin Stewart-Wade Emory, Abigail Claire Emory, Mattie Elizabeth Emory, and Emma Grace Jarratt; a brother, Johnny Emory and wife, Linda of Prince George; an aunt, Dorothy Bryant of Colonial Heights; an uncle, Robbie Holzner of Colonial Heights; and a niece, Julia Emory Hudson. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2014 at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Burial will follow in Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday prior to the service at the funeral home. Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.