Robert Lee Clingenpeel, 75, of Springfield VA and formerly of Roanoke, passed away at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem VA, on July 6th, 2010. Robert was born on January 28th, 1935 in Roanoke VA to the late Emmet Lee Clingenpeel and Annie Mae Crusenberry Clingenpeel. Robert was a faithful, loving family man who helped his family with his time and resources. Robert in prior years was an active member of the army reserves, receiving an honorable discharge. After graduating from Virginia Tech, he served as a civil servant faithfully for many years with the Internal Revenue Service, till retiring in 2007. He enjoyed bowling and playing cards with his long time friends. Also, he enjoyed visiting his children, grandchildren, brother and sister in-law, and former William Fleming High School alumni, whenever he could. Robert was survived by his wife, Bonnie Lou Webster Clingenpeel of Williamsport MD, brother and sister in law Ira Eugene Clingenpeel and Marie Clingenpeel of Christiansburg VA, and three sons and two daughter in-laws, Mark David Webster and Jesselyn Webster of Midlothian VA, Neal Matthew Clingenpeel and Teresa Ann Clingenpeel of Jordantown VA, and Johnathan Lee Clingenpeel of Sheperdstown WV. Also surviving are his six grandchildren, Dorothy Lynn Webster, David Nathanael Webster, Joseph Mark Webster, Annamarie Grace Webster, Teresa Jesselyn Webster, and Sarah Ann Clingenpeel. The family will receive friends at John M. Oakey and Son from 6 to 8 pm Sunday July the 11th. Funeral services will be held at the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem Monday, July 12, 2010 at 11 oclock with Rev. Kathy Hull officiating. Interment to follow at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem Va. John M. Oakey and Son, Salem is serving the Clingenpeel Family. 540-389-5441.
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