WILMINGTON — Retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer, Airborne Rigger, Robert G. “Bob” Page, 88, passed away peacefully Friday, April 26, 2019, with family by his side.
Bob was born Nov. 7, 1930, in Harrells to Hallie and Eula Belle Page. He grew up in Harrells and attended Harrells High School. It was there that he met Letishia Jean Carter. They were married in October 1953 prior to him entering the U.S. Army.
Bob’s active duty Army assignments included: Fort Benning, Georgia; Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Fort Campbell, Kentucky; as well as Mainz and Wiesbaden, Germany. He served in combat in Vietnam in 1969. His 32 years of service culminated with 11 years as chief of operations at the U.S. Army Airborne “ACE Board,” where he was in charge of operational test and evaluation of cutting-edge air drop delivery systems. He also directly supported Joint Special Operations Forces worldwide.
His personal military decorations include the Bronze star, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, Meritorious Service Medal and numerous Army Commendation medals. Chief Page retired in 1985 after 32 years of service to his country. In retirement, Bob and Jean moved to Wilmington and resided in Scotts Hill.
Bob is survived by his loving wife, Jean; son, Greg, and his wife, Susan, of Smithfield, Virginia; daughter, Gwen Hawley, and her husband, Johnny, of Rocky Point; and son, Glen, and his wife, Nomi, of Wilmington. He is the proud grandfather of three grandchildren and one great grandchild. His grandchildren are Evin Page Greensfelder, married to Jeffrey Greensfelder, Zachary Page and Carter Page; and great-granddaughter, Margot Greensfelder.
A service will be held Wednesday, May 1, at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Wallace. Viewing will begin at 11 a.m. with the service commencing at noon. Burial will follow the service in Rockfish Memorial Cemetery, Wallace.
Donations, in lieu of flowers, would be welcome to the Gary Sinise Foundation for wounded warriors.
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