Robert Arthur Medley

Robert Medley, son of the late Robert Medley, Sr. and Lottie Reed, was born on November 12, 1935. He departed this life after a brief illness. One of God’s Angels of Mercy descended from Heaven at 4:01a.m. on Sunday, May 5, 2002 and took him home to Glory. Robert was born in Charlotte Court House, Virginia. Robert had one sister with whom he was very close. Robert obtained his education in the Baltimore City public school system. After completion of high school he enlisted in the United States Air Force, and he completed that tour. Robert drove tractor-trailers, which he loved. He traveled all up and down the East Coast and places beyond. In his travels he met Ms. Shirley Price, and she became the love of his life. They raised seven children together and became one in the sight of God on February 15, 1991. And a happier couple would be very hard to find. They complemented each other, they fit perfectly. Robert was the most caring, responsible, providing man any woman could ask for. He was a good and kind friend. Whatever he could do to help you along, that is exactly what he would do, without thought of personal loss or gain. That is just the kind of guy he was. Robert’s passion in life besides his wife and family was listening to good gospel; whenever you got in his car Heaven 600 was on the air. He also had a flair for soothing jazz music, dominos, and any kind of card or board game. Just like with work, he gave his all. Robert in his later life took on a new job. When being away from his family was too much for him he started working at Komar, and again that place will never be the same because of the way he worked. The bosses knew that they could count on Robert; as we all have during the years we have counted on Robert.He leaves not to mourn, but to cherish his memory: a loving and devoted wife, Mrs. Shirley Medley; his children, Aleese, Denise, Robert, Lavaida, Lavonda, Hortense and last but by no means the least, Tyrone; seventeen grandchildren, one great grandson; his sister, Ms. Lillian Frank; two uncles, Mr. Wilson Reed, Mr. Hoover Reed; six aunts, Ms. Gertrude Blackwell, Daisy Thompson, Mary Medley, Mary Nash, Helen Spencer and Arlene Reed; one sister-in-law, Helen Neal; two brothers-in-law, Robert Price and Charles Price; nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.A very elite circle of friends, Reggie, Calvin, Terry, Free, Mouse, Butch, Clyde, Danny, Donald, Shep, Ralph and Ike; with special thanks and appreciation to Mickey, Emmett, Lefty, Kee, Dickey, LeRay and Frank. A special thanks to Mortice and Regina of Komar and company, and his other co-workers.

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Robert Arthur Medley

November 12, 1935 - May 5, 2002