Robert Hailey, Jr.

Obituary of Robert E. Hailey, Jr.

Robert E. Hailey, Jr. departed this life peacefully on May 22, 2020, at Sentara Northern
Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge, VA. at 4:41 p.m. Robert was born on December 30,
1931 to Robert E. Hailey, Sr. and Katherine Payne Hailey in Danville, VA.
He joined the U.S. Navy in August 1951. After an honorable discharge from the Navy, Bob
returned home to begin his life as a civilian.
Bob worked in the private sector for several years until July 1969, when he began working at
the U. S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL)'s Search Radar Division in Washington, D.C.
During this period in his life, Bob met and married Armelia Deloris Thomas on September 24,
1966. From this union, a daughter, Angela Teresa Hailey was born. Added to this joyous union
was a son, Michael Anthony Williams and his family.
His dedication and love of his work, and his fellow coworkers there, resulted in many significant
achievements, including some of those documented in a United States Patent. With his hard
working “can do” attitude and quick wit, Bob made many friendships at NRL that have lasted
through the years.
Life with Bob was always interesting and challenging. Bob loved to travel, enjoyed classical
music, and was devoted to his family. His keen sense of humor endeared him to many and keep
those around him laughing. He was a generous father, a devoted husband and good friend. He
leaves to mourn his loss: his wife of 54 years, Armelia T. Hailey; a daughter, Angela Teresa
Hailey; a son, Michael Anthony Williams, Sr. (Theodora); three grandsons, Michael Williams,
Jr. (Corrine), Robert Williams (Bernita), Tyraus Williams (Tenisha); a grandaughter, Crystal
Baker (Dana); nine great grandchildren; three great- great grandchildren, and a host of relatives
and friends.

The Memorial Service for Robert E. Hailey, can be viewed on Zoom. June 11, 2020, 11:00 a.m.  If you do not have zoom, then, you would need to download Zoom, signup is free. Once you have signed in,  enter the meeting code and Password that is listed below. You can also call in by phone 301-715-8592.  

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