Robert Allen Phillabaum
March 14, 1936 - October 19, 2018
Obituary
LTC (Ret.) Robert Allen Phillabaum of Aberdeen died Friday, October 19 at Harford Memorial Hospital. He was 82.
Born in Marion, IN he was the son of the late Oscar & Orpha (Pulley) Phillabaum.
After retiring from the US Army as a Lieutenant Colonel, Mr. Phillabaum was a Management Analyst at Aberdeen Proving Ground. He also worked as a barber in high school and college and again, after retiring from the Civil Service. In his spare time he enjoyed racquetball, billiards, playing cards and croquet. He was also a member of the Disabled American Veterans.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Nanette J. Phillabaum (nee Reinnoldt); children, Robert A. Phillabaum, II (and wife Carol) of Aberdeen, Carisa “Cari” Phillabaum of Aberdeen, and Leeann Domanico (and husband Joseph) of Bel Air; grandchildren, Jason, Megan, Joshua, Morgan and Logan; great grandchild, Zane, his brother, Dean Phillabaum and 18 nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his grandson, Gregory, two sisters and one brother.
A visitation will be held at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home on Sunday, October 28 from 12:00pm-2:00pm. Interment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Humane Society of Harford County or the Wounded Warriors Project.
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Visitation
Sun Oct 28, 2018 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
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Mary
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Thanks for being my friend, I will miss you and your email. I always enjoy working with you at both barber shop..Mary And Louis Filik, Jack
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Tonia Prasch
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So very sorry to hear of Mr Bob's passing. It was such a pleasure working in the Barber Shop with him and hearing all his stories and jokes ..... Condolences, Thoughts and Prayers, Tonia Prasch
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Ron and Diane Andrulonis
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I will miss you dear Bob. After playing racquet ball together with the APG fellow players for at least 30 years, and then at Grumpy's for at least the last ten years on Thursday nights, and on New Year's Eve for dinner, one sort of gets used to seeing a person and taking them for granted. We couldn't play R-ball anymore but we stayed together as friends. I speak also for my wife Diane who was part of our Thursday night group. We will miss Bob and the friendly conversations on sports, politics (well semi friendly), and dogs. Rest in Peace Dear Bob. Ron and Diane Andrulonis
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Wayne Patton
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Bob was a good man and a loyal friend. A real patriot and cared deeply for his country and family. It's often said it's not the quantity of time you spend with someone but the quality of that time that leaves an impression on friends and family. Bob was an intricate part of our R-ball group at APG and a tough competitor on and off the court. You could count on Bob to make Thursday's at Grumpy's a spirited time for political debate and plenty of laughs. We all left shaking each others hands and though there's now an empty chair at the table the good memories remain. Bob, we love and miss you. Rest in Peace among your brothers and sisters in arms. Wayne Patton
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Thomas Fender
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Bob, we will miss you and your smile. The times when we shared memories of Indiana and the times when your mother would visit and come with you to church. These memories of a "shared" faith in the Lord brings comfort to us now.
Your brother in Christ, Thomas Fender, Aberdeen Church of Christ
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Donna Jolley
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Nan and family...Our condolences to you all. Memories of your family go back to the old days on Plumb Point Loop at APG when Bob and Jack were active military and the children were in high school. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Donna Jolley