Robert R. Boland

January 30, 1921 - July 7, 2017

Robert R. Boland was born January 30, 1921. He passed away July 7, 2017 in Del Rio, Texas. Truly one of the "Great Generation," he was born in New Jersey City, New Jersey where he lived with 5 sisters and one brother. In 1940, he joined the U.S. Army Air Force, serving in the European/African theaters until his discharge as a Master Sergeant in 1945. Bob's great loves were his first wife, Ginny, to whom he was married for some 50 years and Gene (Virginia) White Frank, his second wife of 14 years. Bob was actively involved in his community especially the Val Verde Hospital where he served on the governing board for years, the Lions Club, and the Val Verde Hospice program started by his wife, Gene, and on whose first board of governors he served. Visitation will be on Tuesday, 6-8:00P.M, July 11, 2017 at G. W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home with a Rosary vigil at 7:00P.M. Funeral service will be on Wednesday, 10:00A.M, July 12, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A private interment will follow to Sunset Memorial Oaks Cemetery. In Lieu of usual remembrances memorials can be made to charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements with G. W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home, of Del Rio LTD, 114 Fletcher Drive, Del Rio, Texas. 78840 Ph: 830.775.2000