Robert “Bob” Chism Rae, 83, of Front Royal, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 29, 2024. He was born in 1940 to his beloved parents, Colin and Anita Rae.
Bob worked for the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation for 20 years, retiring as Supervisor. His entrepreneurial spirit and interest in electronics led him to start his own computer consulting business, developing accounting software for the next 40 years.
Bob was a generous and caring person, deeply loved by his family. He will be remembered for his kind nature and sense of humor which always enlivened family gatherings. His positive outlook, supportive character and selfless spirit made him the rock of his family.
Bob loved to work with his hands and especially enjoyed painting portraits, making friends on amateur radio, and working on cars.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Thomas Rae.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Pat; two children, Christine and Brian (Susan); five grandchildren, Stephanie (Brad), Maddie, Jamie, Jon, and Jordan; six great-grandchildren, Jack, Jayden, Cameron, Lillian, Natalie, and Will; two brothers, Richard “Dick” (Sharon) and David (Nancy); and three sisters, Ruth Johnson, Charlotte Payne (David), and Mary Rae.
A private celebration of life will be held at a future date.
Just Grandpa, you are already so missed here on earth but my heart has peace knowing that you are with Jesus and I will be with you again. Thank you for everything you taught me about family, God, selflessness, being goofy through all situations and the love you always gave me. I love you so much and I can’t wait until I see you again and hear “my sweet Maddie”
Pat, Chris, Brian and all the family, I’m so grateful a mutual friend shared this sad/happy information. If there were motorcycles in heaven, I could envision Bob and Johnny zooming around, enjoying all the sights. My sympathy is with you; but, for Bob, I am joyful.
“O LORD, haste the day when the faith shall be sight, the clouds be rolled back as a scroll. The trump shall resound and the LORD shall descend! Even so, it is well with my soul.”
I love each of you and all the memories.
To God be the glory.