George Robey

George E. Robey
On September 19, 2013, at the age of 92, George E. Robey passed away at William Hill Manor in Easton, MD. He was a resident of Stevensville, MD. He was the son of the late George and Gladys Robey. As a child, he lived with his siblings in the Capital Heights and Riverdale areas. During WW II, George was assigned to the United States Army 117th Infantry 30th Division. He received four combat medals for his service and was honorably discharged in 1945. In 1953, he graduated in class 6 from the Prince George's County Police Academy and worked primarily in the Hyattsville and Seat Pleasant areas. After 27 years of service he retired at the rank of sergeant. He returned to the department as a civilian and worked another eight years in the Property Division and Traffic Safety Units. In 1939, George married Ada Beckwith, who passed away, after 65 years of marriage. He was the loving father of George and his wife Martha Robey of Davidsonville, MD, William and his wife Cathy Robey of St. Petersburg, FL, Carol and her husband Daniel Crawford of Centreville, MD, Brenda and her husband Ian McCrae of Stevensville, MD and Anthony "Tony" and his wife Lynn Robey of Stevensville, MD. He was the devoted brother of Gladys Flanigan, Frances Harbin, Pat Dove, Alice Heffley and Frances Ogilivie. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Howard Robey and his sister Cora Bond. Friends may call at Gasch's Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 from 10 am until time of service at 12 pm. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to F.O.P. Lodge 89, P.O. Box 510 Lothian, MD 20711. Online condolences to www.gaschs.com.

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