h/o Katherine W.
Robert Coleman Gresham of Naples, died peacefully in his sleep at 4:25 p.m., Tuesday, August 16, 2005 at Encore Senior Village. He was born November 12, 1917 in Booneville, MS, a son of the late Jackson Files and Pearl (Bellamy) Gresham.
Bob was also preceded in death by his sisters, Maggie P. Bryan and Betty Anne Hopfgarten; and a brother, Richard A. Gresham.
He is survived by his wife whom he married on October 8, 1955 in Washington, DC; his son, three grandchildren, two great-grandsons, two nieces and four nephews.
Bob was graduated from Grenada High School, Grenada, MS, Sunflower Junior College, Morehead with honors, Southeastern University, Washington, DC with honors and George Washington School of Government, Washington, DC with honors.
Bob proudly served as a Special Agent of the FBI, Washington, DC from 1938 to 1953 and then as Assistant Director of Research, Council of State Chambers of Commerce from 1953 until 1965, as Republican Staff Director, House Appropriations Committee, 1965 to 1969, Appointed by President Nixon as Commissioner, Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC), 1969 to 1975, Reappointed by President Ford to the same position 1975 to 1982 and ViceChairman of the US Railway Association 1982 to 1987.
Bob spent most of his career, spanning some 50 years, in Washington, DC, traveling all over the world with the FBI and the House Appropriations Committee. He and his wife Kathy, resided in Silver Spring, MD until his retirement in 1987 and then moved to Naples, FL.
He enjoyed his home, gardening, cooking and square and round dancing. After retiring he enjoyed the beach, playing golf and fishing with his two best buddies. Of great importance to him was being an ELK for over 21 years, serving as Trustee and on many committees and working "Bingo". Bob always had time to help friends and to advise and counsel young people on starting their careers.
He was devoted husband, father and grandfather, doting on his two new great-grandsons. He loved life and started each day with a prayer, thanking God for the "Rest of the past night and the Light of a beautiful New Day."
Bob made a great impact on the lives of many and will be lovingly remembered by his family and a host of friends all over the world.
His memberships include, Life member of the Republican National Committee, Society of Former Special Agents, FBI, Sons of the American Revolution, Naples Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge No. 2010, Naples Loyal Order of Moose No. 1782, East Naples Civic Association, Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, and Naples Lakes Country Club.
Robert Coleman Gresham of Naples, died peacefully in his sleep at 4:25 p.m., Tuesday, August 16, 2005 at Encore Senior Village. He was born November 12, 1917 in Booneville, MS, a son of the late Jackson Files and Pearl (Bellamy) Gresham.
Bob was also preceded in death by his sisters, Maggie P. Bryan and Betty Anne Hopfgarten; and a brother, Richard A. Gresham.
He is survived by his wife whom he married on October 8, 1955 in Washington, DC; his son, three grandchildren, two great-grandsons, two nieces and four nephews.
Bob was graduated from Grenada High School, Grenada, MS, Sunflower Junior College, Morehead with honors, Southeastern University, Washington, DC with honors and George Washington School of Government, Washington, DC with honors.
Bob proudly served as a Special Agent of the FBI, Washington, DC from 1938 to 1953 and then as Assistant Director of Research, Council of State Chambers of Commerce from 1953 until 1965, as Republican Staff Director, House Appropriations Committee, 1965 to 1969, Appointed by President Nixon as Commissioner, Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC), 1969 to 1975, Reappointed by President Ford to the same position 1975 to 1982 and ViceChairman of the US Railway Association 1982 to 1987.
Bob spent most of his career, spanning some 50 years, in Washington, DC, traveling all over the world with the FBI and the House Appropriations Committee. He and his wife Kathy, resided in Silver Spring, MD until his retirement in 1987 and then moved to Naples, FL.
He enjoyed his home, gardening, cooking and square and round dancing. After retiring he enjoyed the beach, playing golf and fishing with his two best buddies. Of great importance to him was being an ELK for over 21 years, serving as Trustee and on many committees and working "Bingo". Bob always had time to help friends and to advise and counsel young people on starting their careers.
He was devoted husband, father and grandfather, doting on his two new great-grandsons. He loved life and started each day with a prayer, thanking God for the "Rest of the past night and the Light of a beautiful New Day."
Bob made a great impact on the lives of many and will be lovingly remembered by his family and a host of friends all over the world.
His memberships include, Life member of the Republican National Committee, Society of Former Special Agents, FBI, Sons of the American Revolution, Naples Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge No. 2010, Naples Loyal Order of Moose No. 1782, East Naples Civic Association, Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, and Naples Lakes Country Club.
h/o Katherine W.
Robert Coleman Gresham of Naples, died peacefully in his sleep at 4:25 p.m., Tuesday, August 16, 2005 at Encore Senior Village. He was born November 12, 1917 in Booneville, MS, a son of the late Jackson Files and Pearl (Bellamy) Gresham.
Bob was also preceded in death by his sisters, Maggie P. Bryan and Betty Anne Hopfgarten; and a brother, Richard A. Gresham.
He is survived by his wife whom he married on October 8, 1955 in Washington, DC; his son, three grandchildren, two great-grandsons, two nieces and four nephews.
Bob was graduated from Grenada High School, Grenada, MS, Sunflower Junior College, Morehead with honors, Southeastern University, Washington, DC with honors and George Washington School of Government, Washington, DC with honors.
Bob proudly served as a Special Agent of the FBI, Washington, DC from 1938 to 1953 and then as Assistant Director of Research, Council of State Chambers of Commerce from 1953 until 1965, as Republican Staff Director, House Appropriations Committee, 1965 to 1969, Appointed by President Nixon as Commissioner, Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC), 1969 to 1975, Reappointed by President Ford to the same position 1975 to 1982 and ViceChairman of the US Railway Association 1982 to 1987.
Bob spent most of his career, spanning some 50 years, in Washington, DC, traveling all over the world with the FBI and the House Appropriations Committee. He and his wife Kathy, resided in Silver Spring, MD until his retirement in 1987 and then moved to Naples, FL.
He enjoyed his home, gardening, cooking and square and round dancing. After retiring he enjoyed the beach, playing golf and fishing with his two best buddies. Of great importance to him was being an ELK for over 21 years, serving as Trustee and on many committees and working "Bingo". Bob always had time to help friends and to advise and counsel young people on starting their careers.
He was devoted husband, father and grandfather, doting on his two new great-grandsons. He loved life and started each day with a prayer, thanking God for the "Rest of the past night and the Light of a beautiful New Day."
Bob made a great impact on the lives of many and will be lovingly remembered by his family and a host of friends all over the world.
His memberships include, Life member of the Republican National Committee, Society of Former Special Agents, FBI, Sons of the American Revolution, Naples Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge No. 2010, Naples Loyal Order of Moose No. 1782, East Naples Civic Association, Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, and Naples Lakes Country Club.
Robert Coleman Gresham of Naples, died peacefully in his sleep at 4:25 p.m., Tuesday, August 16, 2005 at Encore Senior Village. He was born November 12, 1917 in Booneville, MS, a son of the late Jackson Files and Pearl (Bellamy) Gresham.
Bob was also preceded in death by his sisters, Maggie P. Bryan and Betty Anne Hopfgarten; and a brother, Richard A. Gresham.
He is survived by his wife whom he married on October 8, 1955 in Washington, DC; his son, three grandchildren, two great-grandsons, two nieces and four nephews.
Bob was graduated from Grenada High School, Grenada, MS, Sunflower Junior College, Morehead with honors, Southeastern University, Washington, DC with honors and George Washington School of Government, Washington, DC with honors.
Bob proudly served as a Special Agent of the FBI, Washington, DC from 1938 to 1953 and then as Assistant Director of Research, Council of State Chambers of Commerce from 1953 until 1965, as Republican Staff Director, House Appropriations Committee, 1965 to 1969, Appointed by President Nixon as Commissioner, Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC), 1969 to 1975, Reappointed by President Ford to the same position 1975 to 1982 and ViceChairman of the US Railway Association 1982 to 1987.
Bob spent most of his career, spanning some 50 years, in Washington, DC, traveling all over the world with the FBI and the House Appropriations Committee. He and his wife Kathy, resided in Silver Spring, MD until his retirement in 1987 and then moved to Naples, FL.
He enjoyed his home, gardening, cooking and square and round dancing. After retiring he enjoyed the beach, playing golf and fishing with his two best buddies. Of great importance to him was being an ELK for over 21 years, serving as Trustee and on many committees and working "Bingo". Bob always had time to help friends and to advise and counsel young people on starting their careers.
He was devoted husband, father and grandfather, doting on his two new great-grandsons. He loved life and started each day with a prayer, thanking God for the "Rest of the past night and the Light of a beautiful New Day."
Bob made a great impact on the lives of many and will be lovingly remembered by his family and a host of friends all over the world.
His memberships include, Life member of the Republican National Committee, Society of Former Special Agents, FBI, Sons of the American Revolution, Naples Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge No. 2010, Naples Loyal Order of Moose No. 1782, East Naples Civic Association, Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, and Naples Lakes Country Club.
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Married 8 Oct 1955 to Katherine E. Wootten at Washington, DC
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