In Memory of

Robert

J.

Pillar

III

Obituary for Robert J. Pillar III

Robert John Pillar, III, 82, passed away in his home November 23, 2019. Bob was a native of Norfolk, born to the late Vassie Louise Whitley Pillar and Robert John Pillar, Jr. and a long-time resident of Deep Creek. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Sandra Bailey Pillar; grandson, Robert “Bobby” Zortman; and his sister, Patricia P. Dupree. Bob served his country in the United States Air Force. He retired as the Co-owner and operator of Waymar/Felt Home Improvement.

He is survived by his daughter, Karen C. Hill and her husband, Patrick; sons, William M. Pillar and Kevin Wilson Cahoon and his wife, Melanie; sisters, Linda P. Wallace and Nancy L. Pillar; brother, Carlton A. Pillar; brother-in-law, Hubert L. Dupree; numerous grandchildren and many other loving family members.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 from 6 to 7:30 at Graham Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1112 Kempsville Road, Chesapeake.

A funeral service will be held Friday, November 29, 2019 at 10 am at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Norfolk. Immediately following graveside service, the family invites you to join them at the funeral home for a reception. Please visit www.grahamfuneralhome.com to view the service and to leave a condolence to the family.