GySgt Robert “Bobby” Wayne Sites Jr. USMC (Ret.) 61, of Front Royal, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 in the comfort of his own home.
A graveside service will be held at 12:30pm on September 27th 2022 at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Rd. Triangle, Virginia 22172.
Bobby was born on January 9, 1961 in Cumberland, Maryland to the late Robert Wayne Sites Sr. and Laura VanMeter. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Alesia Lee; his nephew, Clay Lee; his niece Cori Jean Carr and his step-father, Donald VanMeter.
Surviving Bobby is his loving wife of 39 years, Janice Sites; his daughter, Jill Sites & Kenny; his siblings, Michelle Savilisky & Dave, Kermit Sites & Beth, Amy Connell, Joy Carr, Ruby Burkett and LeeAnn Parker; step-mother Lee Sites; his brother in law, Donnie Lee; his nephews, Cody, Zack, Tony and Gary; and numerous extended family members including his dog Sandy.
Bobby enlisted in the United States Marine Corp in December of 1978. He was a drill instructor at Parris Island for 2 years before becoming an Aircraft Communications Navigation Tech. He then studied Information Technology at the University of Phoenix & worked as a Computer Specialist before his retirement in 1999. He was recalled to active duty in 2005 for Operation Iraqi Freedom where he was stationed in Fallujah. He achieved many medals during his lifetime in the military with numerous Good Conduct Medals, a Navy Commendation Medal, a National Defense Service Medal, an Armed Forces Reserve Medal, a Korean Defense Service Medal, an Iraqi Campaign Medal, and a Global War on Terrorism Medal. He retired again in 2006 after 21 years of exemplary service. He also worked at Winchester Medical Center, Army Corp of Engineers, MCCS Quantico & retired as a security network engineer for the VA. Bobby enjoyed riding his motorcycle, driving his 2.5 ton truck and living on the Shenandoah River. He had a love for animals especially his dog Sandy. He will always be remembered as a loving husband & father.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Cumberland, MD
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Humane Society of Warren Co. 1245 Progress Dr. Front Royal, VA 22630
I first met Bob at Winchester Medical Center in the IT department. I enjoyed his friendship there and after work. We often talked about tractors and the river.
I will add that Bob was one of the few guys who was “tighter” than me. Ha, Ha.
I will miss you as your family will. RIP until we meet again.
Bobby was instrumental in helping my wife and me find an apartment in Memphis when I got out of boot camp in 1984 and was stationed in Millington, TN. He didn’t really know us but was referred through a family member and he and Janice were happy to help us. I hadn’t seen Bobby in over 30 years but ran into him by chance in Cumberland a couple of years ago.
I met Bob when we both worked at Valley Health in IT dept. I remember he would “chew” at work. I also recall we reconnected when he was looking for country music band for a Veteran’s event. Prayers and my condolences for your loss.
RIP Bobby. Gonna miss ya buddy.
Janice and Jill,I am so sorry to find out that Bob had passed. Bob and I worked together at MCCS Quantico. We traveled to the West Coast for work and went to a restaurant that he enjoyed in San Diego and he also showed me where you lived while you were stationed there. The last time we talked was when he called me in August asking about the traffic going through the entry gates at Quantico. I visited a couple of times and the last time was when you and Bob had just gotten Sandy and we had dinner.
RIP Bob