Ret. Col. Dr. Robert Leonard Mcclanahan, Jr.

Retired Col. Dr. Robert L. McClanahan, Jr., 90, of Salem, Va., passed away peacefully at his home on December 16, 2019. He was born on January 23, 1929, to the late Mamie Bartley and Robert L. McClanahan, Sr. in Buchanan Co., Va. He attended the Virginia Military Institute at the age of 16 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy for a two-year tour of duty. After his time in the Navy, he attended and graduated from Virginia Tech University. After graduation, he attended the former MCV (now VCU) School of Dentistry in Richmond, Va. While in dental school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve. He moved to Salem in 1958 with his family and began his dental practice. He was an avid fisherman, Master Gardener, reader, and faithful Rotarian with nearly perfect attendance for 30 years. Dr. McClanahan was also very active in St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Salem, especially with the Boy Scouts and community service projects through the church. Bob adored his family, as well as the Virginia Tech Hokies! In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Ed; and sister, Lee. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 and one half years, Gerry; children, Beth Ledwith and husband, Kevin, Robert McClanahan, III, Meg Robertson and husband, Tom; grandchildren, Andrew, Brian and wife, Jess, Casey, Sarah, Will, Michael, Alex, and Isaac; great-granddaughter, Nora Lane Ledwith; sister, Donna Andrews; and sister-in-law, Mary K. McClanahan. Friends may visit with the family from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2019, at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2019, at St. Pauls Episcopal Church, 42 E. Main St., Salem, Va. 24153, with The Very Rev. Fr. Robert E. Brodie and The Rev. Robert Copenhaver officiating. Inurnment will follow at the church columbarium where military honors will be rendered by the U.S. Army Reserve. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Fr. Brodie, Dr. Fintel, Dr. S. Harris and his staff, and the staff of Good Samaritan Hospice. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you honor Bob by making a donation to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.johnmoakey.com. Service Details. Visitation When Thursday, December 19th, 2019 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153 Memorial Service When Friday, December 20th, 2019 2:00pm Location St. Paul's Episcopal Church Address 42 East Main Street Salem, Virginia 24153 Interment When Friday, December 20th, 2019 Location St. Paul's Episcopal Church Address 42 East Main St Salem, VA