~ IN MEMORY ~
Military veteran, SO/RC/NWA Capt. Robert
“Bob” Craig McAfee
July 12, 1944 ~ February 17, 2023
Notice of passing….retired Southern Airways/Republic/Northwest
Airlines pilot Captain Bob McAfee, age 78.
Bob is survived by his wife Miriam, and by his son and his
grandchildren.
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online please visit the funeral home website at
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BOB MCAFEE OBITUARY
Robert "Bob" Craig McAfee was born
July 12, 1944, in Pensacola, Florida, and peacefully passed on February 17,
2023, after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. Bob loved his beautiful
wife, Miriam, and his West Highland White Terriers, Miles & Patrick. A
lively, spirited man, he graduated from Florida State University where he
served as President of Delta Tau Delta. After graduation he joined the Navy
following in his father's footsteps, as a naval aviator, during the Vietnam war
era. After completing his military service, he became a commercial airline
pilot for three decades, flying for Southern Airways, Republic Airways and
Northwest Airlines, providing exemplary and safe service for thousands of
passengers, becoming the Director of Flying. During this time, he continued to
serve his country in the Navy Reserves as squadron leader, retiring from the
military at the rank of Captain in the late 1980's.
Bob is survived by his wife, Miriam; his
son, Warren; daughter-in-law, Chrissy; and granddaughter, Hannah; their
daughter, Kennedy Granger and son, Andrew "Drew" Granger, and Patrick
their "Westie". He is now reunited with his daughter, Merrill, who
preceded him in death, in heaven.
He will be greatly missed, especially by his
wife, Miriam, and family, his many friends, the veteran community, fellow
parishioners at Christ Church in Ponte Vedra Beach, staff and members of the
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, and fellow members of the American Legion Post
#233, where he served as a Legionnaire Officer.
Bob lived life to the fullest every day;
"In the hearts of those who loved you, you will always be there."
A Memorial Service will be held Thursday,
February 23, 2023, 2 pm, at Christ Church, 400 San Juan Drive, Ponte Vedra
Beach, Florida, 32082.
Published by Ponte Vedra Valley Funeral Home
- Ponte Vedra Beach on Feb. 21, 2023.
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