Robert "Bob" Throckmorton
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Robert Emich Throckmorton, 81, of Woodbridge, Virginia, passed away on October 17, 2021, at Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Hospital, in Charleston, WV.
Bob Throckmorton was a life-long musician, and served in the United States Army as a member of the U. S. Army Band. Following his military service, he attended Concord College, earning a degree in Music Education. Later in life, he also earned an MS degree in Industrial Arts. Bob loved teaching young people, and spent his professional life as a Music Teacher and Band Director in the Prince William County, VA, Public School System. Following his retirement from the school system, he continued to teach music to young people in support of the community of home-schooled children. He was also known for painting a house or two on occasion.
Bob was an avid golfer and enjoyed spending time with his golfing buddies. He also cherished time spent with his several pseudo-adopted grandchildren. Bob loved people and socialization, and was equally loved by any and every one who had the privilege to know him !!
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlotte Emich and Arthur Leland Throckmorton; and is survived by his beloved wife, Lucille ("Lucy") and three brothers.
Funeral services were held in South Charleston, WV, on Monday, October 25.
The family requests that Bob's memory be honored by donations made to the American Cancer Society.