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Robert Terry Obituary

Robert Scott Terry was born on October 6, 1964, in Allentown PA. He spent his formative years in Mechanicsburg PA and Montville NJ. Bob attended the Georgia Institute of Technology for both an undergraduate and master degree in Electrical Engineering. He was the victim of a crime (his body was found on October 29, 2024). Bob's parents, Roderic and Virginia, preceded him in death. Bob's sister, Rebecca Murray, his brother-in-law, John, and niece, Kate, are endlessly grateful to the extended family and friends who have offered their love and support. This group includes Bob's closest friends Richard, Eric, Dr. Bob, Michael, Steve, Jeff, and Tony. Bless you all. A Celebration of Life event will be held in Atlanta. We love you, Bob.

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Published by Skagit Valley Herald from Nov. 6 to Nov. 7, 2024.

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Peter Cook

March 14, 2025

I met Bob when we were both working in Canonsburg PA in 1995 or so, as engineers. We had a lot fun, most of which, was trying to figure out the Bizarre world we lived in. I lost track of him after 9/11 due to raising my family, moving around a lot and the difficulties of the 2000s decade. He reached out recently to me somehow and we only reconnected in like 2023 talked a few times on the phone, but for hours. I was so looking forward to spending my retirement years with a good friend. I hope some members of his family with reach out to me.

Colleen Hamer

November 16, 2024

My husband, Tony, was a good friend of Bob´s. They met while working in Henderson, Nevada together. One Friday evening Bob & Tony went out for a beer at a local nearby casino. I will be forever grateful that they did, as that was the evening that I met my future husband, Tony. We´ve now been married over 21 years... thank you, Bob. Tony will miss his numerous lengthy phone conversations with you.
Rest in peace, Colleen

Matthew Humphrey

November 14, 2024

I went to both high school and college with Bob. Bob was a good friend. He had a robust sense of humor, a calm demeanor, and was the kind of person who got along with almost everyone.

A number of us who were friends in high school used to play poker with Bob. As we went on to college, and even post college, we would still play. Bob was always a central figure in these games, and was always in great spirits when playing with his friends. He could always be counted on to call the bluffs of his friend, Chris, and to do so in a way that always made us laugh. The attached photo is one I took of Bob at one of these poker games.

In recent years, having moved to the other side of the country, I didn't get to see Bob in person. However, we were able to keep in touch via. The topics of conversation were politics, and Bob's hobbies, which were audio/hi-fi electronics and vintage Mercedes.

I feel lucky to have had him as a friend, and am really going to miss him.

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