Robert Aldis Villont, Sr.'s Obituary
Longtime Tacoma resident Robert A. Villont (Bob), was born on June 14, 1923, and at age 86, on June 2, 2010 went to be with his Lord and Savior. Bob was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and raised in Niagara Falls, New York. He joined the Army at 17 years of age. During World War II, through dedication and hard work, he became a member of the 5th Ranger Battalion. During his distinguished military service he was awarded the Bronze Star. Upon discharge, he enlisted in the Washington State Army National Guard. He co-founded Television Service Center with Edward Terrien in 1952. Bob owned and managed this company along with his wife for 47 years, until his retirement in 1999. He was a member of Immanuel Celebration Church for 57 years, during which he served as a Sunday school teacher, choir director, church moderator, day care board member, and Deacon. His memberships over the years included Clef Dwellers, New Sound Singers, National Electrical Service Dealers Association (national president), and co-founding member of the Flying Signalers in 1956, making it one of the oldest flight clubs in the U.S. Bob leaves his dedicated wife of 64 years, Mary, daughter Judy (Kerry) McGann, grandsons Robert (Sarah) McGann and Brian (Lyric) McGann, great-grandchildren Tristen, Branden, and Shaunessy, brother James (Margaret) Villont of Niagara Falls, NY, and sister Valerie (Howard) Gutherie of Niagara Falls, NY. Bob was preceded in death by his son Robert Jr. (Rob), his daughter Janice, his mother Vera Reeves, and his sister JoAnne Snyder. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on June 5, 2010 at Immanuel Celebration Church, 9244 Pacific Ave., Tacoma. Please sign our online guest book at: www.mountainviewtacoma.com . It is requested that charitable contributions be made to the American Heart Association at www.americanheart.org or Immanuel Celebration Church.
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