Robert G. Andrews

Robert (Bob) Andrews, 66 son of the late Willie D and Ethel Andrews resided in Boca Raton, but recently moved to Tarpon Springs passed away peacefully on June 26, 2014. He was an amazing husband, a very kind father and a loving and proud grandfather. He is survived by his wife Diane, mother Ethel, brother David, sister in Las Vegas, Karen Sevenigy (Richard), stepchildren Kasey Gailing, David Hoover, Kelly Ackley and 8 grandchildren. As a young man Bob was a proud Marine who fought in the Vietnam War. When he returned home Bob kept that level of pride in his work and became the ultimate professional in his line of work. He retired from the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals after 27 years. He made many friends along the path of life and will be missed by many. Bob always had a clever clip for you, and always took part in intelligent conversation. Bob was a master researcher of anything he was interested in whether it was for personal use or business. Bob was held in very high esteem in his profession, he received numerous awards and sat on several boards throughout his 27 years career with Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals. He held positions such as: Member of American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers 1987-2013 10 Year Member of Mechanical Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Florida Building Commission Mechanical TAC-Voting Member BORA Mechanical/Smoke Control TAC BORA Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing-Joint Subcommittee, Advisor BORA Ad Hoc Recapture of Condensate and Water Conservation Steering Committee, Advisor FL Asssoc of Plumbing, Gas, Mechanical Inspectors-Active Member for over 20 years Director of FL Assoc of Plumbing, Gas, Mechanical Inspector for 10 years Broward County Inspector of the Year 2002 by South Florida Air Conditioning Contractors Association He met his current wife Diane at a convention for his profession. Introduced by friends they quickly fell in love and were married for 13 years. He was very proud of his grandchildren including his grandson Jesse who followed him in a military career...although he chose the US Navy. He was there to see several grandchildren born, and watch them as they grew. Diane and Bob had many plans to travel and enjoy retirement. It is with sadness that Parkinson's overtook his plans. It is a reminder to always live life to the fullest, never fully knowing what tomorrow will bring. His dimpled smile, his sparkling blue eyes and his keen sense of humor will be dearly missed among family and friends. We will be having a military ceremony Tuesday July 8, 2014 at 2:15PM at the Bay Pines VA cemetery 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines, FL. After services there will be a reception at the American Legion Hall, 600 America Legion Drive, Madeira Beach, FL. The family is asking for donations to the Vietnam Veterans of America in lieu of flowers. Visit his online guestbook at www.andersonmcqueen.com.