Individual Details
Robert William Loomis
(3 May 1935 - 7 Apr 2012)
Bob Loomis Robert "Bob" William Loomis, 76, of Pickens, South Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 7, 2012. Born in Palo Alto, California, he was the son of the late Harry and Joyce Loomis. Bob is survived by his beloved wife Maridell Cunningham Loomis. He was a devoted husband for 35 years. He is also survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Teri "TB" and Michael Caroglanian of Frederick, Maryland; his very special grandsons Jeremy and Andrew Caroglanian also of Frederick, Maryland; son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Helen Loomis and their children Ellery and Ashley of Pasadena, Maryland; son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Robin Loomis and their children Timothy, Kari and Jeffrey of Sugar Hill, Georgia. He was predeceased by his sister, Grace Robertson. He was a friend to all that knew him.
Bob attended UC Davis, graduating in 1957. He entered the US Army, and served honorably for 23 years serving as an Infantry, Military Police, Intelligence and Public Affairs Officer, retiring in 1980 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. His highest military decorations and awards include the Bronze Star Medal and Legion of Merit with one Oak Leaf Cluster. He received a graduate certificate in public relations from American University. Following retirement he was employed as a financial advisor and a college level instructor. He returned to school at the University of Colorado and was awarded a Master of Arts in Counseling and Human Services in 1989.. He practiced as a Mental Health Counselor and as a clinical hypnotherapist until fully retiring in 2004.
Confirmed in 1963, Bob became an enthusiastic and devoted Episcopalian. He was a member of St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Easley, South Carolina since 1994. He was an active Eucharistic Minister and Eucharistic Visitor. He also coordinated the St. Michael's Lay Ministry program, served as a vestry member, Senior Warden and Diocesan trainer for the Eucharistic Visitors. He was very active in Cursillo. Bob was dedicated to sharing God's message.
He shared his love of travel with his wife, family and many friends and captured his worldwide travels through the eye of a camera lens. He touched many people around the world. He was also a member of the African Violet Society.
A memorial service will be held June 16, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Easley, South Carolina. Interment will be 3 PM Thursday, August 30, 2012 at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, DC with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 1200 Powdersville Road, Easley, South Carolina 29642.
Published in Tributes.com on Apr. 7, 2012.
Greenville News, Greenville SC, 15 Apr 2012.
Bob attended UC Davis, graduating in 1957. He entered the US Army, and served honorably for 23 years serving as an Infantry, Military Police, Intelligence and Public Affairs Officer, retiring in 1980 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. His highest military decorations and awards include the Bronze Star Medal and Legion of Merit with one Oak Leaf Cluster. He received a graduate certificate in public relations from American University. Following retirement he was employed as a financial advisor and a college level instructor. He returned to school at the University of Colorado and was awarded a Master of Arts in Counseling and Human Services in 1989.. He practiced as a Mental Health Counselor and as a clinical hypnotherapist until fully retiring in 2004.
Confirmed in 1963, Bob became an enthusiastic and devoted Episcopalian. He was a member of St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Easley, South Carolina since 1994. He was an active Eucharistic Minister and Eucharistic Visitor. He also coordinated the St. Michael's Lay Ministry program, served as a vestry member, Senior Warden and Diocesan trainer for the Eucharistic Visitors. He was very active in Cursillo. Bob was dedicated to sharing God's message.
He shared his love of travel with his wife, family and many friends and captured his worldwide travels through the eye of a camera lens. He touched many people around the world. He was also a member of the African Violet Society.
A memorial service will be held June 16, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Easley, South Carolina. Interment will be 3 PM Thursday, August 30, 2012 at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, DC with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 1200 Powdersville Road, Easley, South Carolina 29642.
Published in Tributes.com on Apr. 7, 2012.
Greenville News, Greenville SC, 15 Apr 2012.
Events
| Birth | 3 May 1935 | Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California | |||
| Marriage | 11 Dec 1976 | Alexandria County, Virginia - Living |  |  | |
| Death | 7 Apr 2012 | Pickens County, South Carolina | |||
| Burial | 30 Aug 2012 | Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington County, Virginia | | |
Families
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Marriage
Robert William LoomisSex Male
Age 41
Birth Date 03 May 1935
Race White
Father's Name Harry Everett Loomis
Mother's Name Joyce Dowswell Clark
Spouse's Name Maridell Cunningham
Spouse's Sex Female
Spouse's Age 36
Spouse's Birth Date 31 May 1940
Spouse's Race White
Spouse's Father's Name Forrest Truesdell Cunningham
Spouse's Mother's Name Ruby Fay Fain
Marriage Date 11 Dec 1976
Marriage Place Alexandria, , Virginia, United States
Certificate Number 76-054289
Marriage License Place Fairfax, Virginia
Burial
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