He was born to Robert Lee Conley and Bertha Morris Conley on May 12, 1930 in Rapidan, VA.
Robert is survived by his wife, Joanne D. Conley; two sons, Bob and his wife Edie, and Barry; two granddaughters, Mary Beth and Meagan Conley; two sisters, Evelyn Conley and Gracie Dulaney; and several nieces and nephews.
After high school, Robert served with the U. S. Army's 45th Infantry Division during the Korean War. He was awarded a Purple Heart.
Robert was employed by Anderson Brothers Bookstore on The Corner for the better part of three decades. He retired in 1986. He was a long standing member of the The First Presbyterian Church (Park Street). He was an avid (and sometimes frustrated) UVA sports fan and was fortunate to see the Hoos win the ACC basketball championship game recently.
Robert's greatest love in life was his family.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2014 at The First Presbyterian Church with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson Disease Foundation or to the Phillips Cancer Center at the Martha Jefferson Hospital.
