Robert "Bob" Wayne Sparrow

May 24, 1936 - December 03, 2025

Robert Wayne Sparrow, Col USMC Retired, 89, of Floyd Virginia, passed away on 12/3/2025 of natural causes. Robert, aka “Bob”, Sparrow was born 5/24/1936 in Uniontown PA, the only child of Adeline Mayhew and Wayne Gross Sparrow. Bob attended and graduated Mt. Lebanon High School and then went on to attend Duke University where he earned a business degree and met his spouse to be, Shirley Jo Arn of Dayton, Ohio.

Bob joined the United States Marine Corps where he served four years of active duty and 31 years of reserve duty, rising to the rank of full bird Colonel.

Bob also retired from a corporate position with the Southland Corporation in the late 80s and he and Shirley moved from Texas to Floyd, VA where they lived together for over 30 years.

Bob is survived by his wife, Shirley, and two sons Cary and Drew. He is also survived by several grandchildren: Tanner, Layton, Callen, James, and Maddie.

A graveside service will be held at the Southwest Virginia Veterans' Cemetery in Dublin, VA on Thursday, December 18 at 12pm.

We will miss Bob and are sorry to hear that he has passed.

I had the pleasure of being in the Floyd Investment Club Association with Bob. At one time, he was club president while I was club secretary. He was modest by never mentioning his service in combat as a Colonel in the United States Marine Corps. I enjoyed his wit and intelligence and I have fond memories of,his being in my home from time to time.

We met Bob when he helped coach the Floyd County High School track team when our son was on the team. I also enjoyed working with Shirley at the Angels in the Attic sorting house on Fridays. On behalf of the Angels in the Attic volunteers, we send our deepest sympathy to Shirley, their sons, and families.

It was a pleasure knowing you Bob