Robert Anthony Memory, Jr. Obituary

Robert Anthony Memory, Jr. attended Warren Easton High School in New Orleans, LA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Robert Anthony Memory, Jr..

Graduation Year	Class of 1961
Date of Passing	Aug 29, 2020
About	As written by Robert Anthony Memory Jr. himself shortly before his passing: Robert "Bob" Anthony Memory, Jr., has moved on August 29, 2020 at the age of 77. Born on April 2, 1943 in New Orleans, he was a lifelong resident of the New Orleans area. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Dorothy Treadway Memory, daughter Sheri Ann Memory, son Robert George Memory, daughter in law Dr. Elizabeth Ponder Memory, favorite granddaughter Kelsey Elizabeth Memory, wonderful new grandson Robert Anthony Memory and a host of GREAT cousins he absolutely adored. He was the son of late Capt. Robert Anthony Memory and LaVern Dauenhauer Memory. Bob was a life long resident of the New Orleans area having been born in New Orleans, a graduate of St. Anthony of Padua and Warren Easton in New Orleans in 1961, with a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering from LSU in Baton Rouge, as well as degrees in Occupational Health and Safety, Business, and Law Enforcement. He served proudly in the US Army as 1st Lt in Kontum Province, Republic of South Vietnam as an advisor in 1969-1970 and was awarded the Bronze Star for "meritorious service in connection with military operations against a hostile force." He was a retiree from the Department of Veterans Affairs, having enjoyed helping other veterans for 30 years. He made many friends at the VA and he hopes they felt he treated them well. Even after 20 years of retirement, none have ever been forgotten. Bob loved the outdoors, the Louisiana marsh and swamps, and never passed up an opportunity to fish them or be in them. He was an avid master modeler being the only person specializing in building Chris Craft Cruiser boat models from the years 1932 to 1968 from scratch. He was well known nationally in boat modeling circles for his models and received several national awards for his creations. He was grateful to have had a four-page article in the Times Picayune discussing his craftsmanship as well as in the Antique Chris Craft Clubs publication, the Brass Bell. His family would like to also add that Bob and his lighthearted humor will be greatly missed, not only by his family, but by all of those who knew him. Services are being held privately for Bob's immediate family. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Until such a time is permitted, per Bob's wishes, please lift a toast (or two) to his life.