Robert Henry Mcwilliams, Jr. Obituary (1933 - 2017)

Robert Henry McWilliams, Jr., 84, of Harrisonburg, passed away on Monday June 12, 2017 at his residence. Mr. McWilliams was born on May 31, 1933 in Loudon County and was a son of the late Robert Henry and Ollie Mae (Holsinger) McWilliams, Sr. Robert worked for Safeway until its closing, when he started Valley Meat Processors. He enjoyed fishing and tending to his flower gardens and was a longtime member of the Ruritans. Mr. McWilliams was a veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette (Smith) McWilliams on August 17, 2014. Robert is survived by his daughter, Debbie Bolton and her husband Chris, of Harrisonburg; a granddaughter, Jennifer Bolton of Harrisonburg; a sister, Doris Tutwiler and husband Tut of Harrisonburg; and one brother, John McWilliams and wife Sandra of Gordonsville. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles "Billy" McWilliams. A graveside service was held on June 14, 2017 at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Harrisonburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1477 Harrisonburg, Virginia 22803. Those wishing may share a memory or an online condolence by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com Arrangements were entrusted to the McMullen Funeral Home.