Robert Daws Jr.
– April 19, 2023
Robert (Bob) Daws Jr. passed away on April 19, 2023, at his home in Sun City Center, FL. Bob was born in Norfolk, VA, May 4th, 1938, to Robert N. Daws Sr. and Leonor (Conner) Daws. He is survived by his wife, Gloria J. Daws; sister, Sylvia Diana Daws Preston; son, Robert (Becky) N Daws III; grandson, Brice Nathan Daws; step-daughter, Christine (Ted) Borris; grandchildren, Sydney and Jake Sweigart; step-son, William (Elizabeth) E. Chitty Jr.; grandchildren, Zachery and Ryan Chitty. Bob was preceded in death by brother, Joseph Ronald Daws; step-brothers, James Conner Williams, Ralph Leon Williams; and granddaughter, Breanne Noel Daws.
Bob received a Masters Degree from the University of Tennessee. He retired as a lieutenant colonel from the Army after serving 26 years, flying UH-1 Helicopters most of his career. His hobbies included wood working, rebuilding cars for his children, crossword puzzles and building intricate 3D wooden puzzles. Even though Bob was a big guy, he was commonly known as being a gentle and quiet man.
Interment services will be held at Arlington National Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest with full military honors. Bob will be deeply missed by his family and friends, but his memory will live on in their hearts forever.
Bob received a Masters Degree from the University of Tennessee. He retired as a lieutenant colonel from the Army after serving 26 years, flying UH-1 Helicopters most of his career. His hobbies included wood working, rebuilding cars for his children, crossword puzzles and building intricate 3D wooden puzzles. Even though Bob was a big guy, he was commonly known as being a gentle and quiet man.
Interment services will be held at Arlington National Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest with full military honors. Bob will be deeply missed by his family and friends, but his memory will live on in their hearts forever.