Robert Montgomery
Age - 95
December 1, 2023
Robert Lewis Montgomery September 7, 1928 - November 23, 2023 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert Lewis Montgomery, known as Bob, who departed this life at the age of 95 years old. Born on September 7, 1928 in Lewiston, Pennsylvania to Walter and Esther Montgomery, Bob spent his early years in the Washington D. C. area, where he attended Woodrow Wilson High School in Chevy Chase, Maryland. His siblings were his brother Bud and sister Joanne. He was active in the Boy Scouts, where he participated in ceremonies at the White House, and he later joined the Junior ROTC, standing along Pennsylvania Avenue for FDR's funeral procession. Three days after graduating from High School, at age 17 he joined the Army. After boot camp he shipped from the Pittsburg, California Naval base to Yokohama, Japan and was stationed in Tokyo. He was posted at the Dai-ichi Building and served on General Douglas MacArthur's Honor Guard during the occupation of Japan, a great source of pride for him. After serving in the military, Bob Montgomery graduated in 1951 from Syracuse University, where he excelled as a Psychology major and was a proud member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. Bob went on to pursue a career in business, beginning with a short stint at Eastern Airlines. He then launched his career at Standard Register Corporation where he stayed for 14 years, before becoming President of two divisions at Dymo Corporation. He answered the entrepreneurial bug mid-career when he moved from Hingham, Massachusetts to Ormond Beach, Florida to open a Sir Speedy printing shop before ultimately moving into commercial and residential real estate, with which he had considerable success. He earned respect as a businessman and community leader, rising to become President of the Daytona Beach chapter of the Kiwanis Club. Bob and his wife Becky were members at First Presbyterian Church, Daytona Beach, where Bob faithfully served as a deacon for over four decades. After spending 47 years in Florida, Bob Montgomery spent his final years at Twin Lakes Community in Burlington, North Carolina and joined Springwood Presbyterian Church. Bob is survived by his wife Becky, former spouse Marti King, his sons Richard, Howard (Joy Taylor) and Eric (Sari Bodi) and his stepchildren Marybeth Asher-Lawson (Scott Lawson) and Baron Asher (Tina), as well as grandchildren Alexis, Ming, and Luke Montgomery, Grace Lawson and Cami Asher. Bob Montgomery loved college and professional sports, particularly golf and his beloved Atlanta Braves. He was a lifelong golfer, tennis player, cyclist and skier as well as being an avid reader. He loved high quality automobiles and kept them (and his garage) in showroom condition, 365 days a year. Bob Montgomery will be remembered for his 45-year love affair with his wife Becky, from whom he was inseparable, and his pride in his extended family's accomplishments. He was known for his love of Becky's fine cooking and spending time with his friends and family. As we say our final goodbyes, let us remember him as a symbol of the Greatest Generation, who answered the call of duty and afterwards built an admirable family life and career. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him, and he will be deeply missed. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 10:30am at Springwood Presbyterian Church, Burlington, NC; followed by interment in the Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be mailed to Springwood Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 5, Whitsett, NC 27215. May his soul rest in peace.
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