Robert A. “Skeeter” Eagle

Robert Anderson Eagle, 71, of Rustburg, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2010, at Lynchburg General Hospital after a short illness.  He was the husband of Neta Bradley Eagle.

Born December 8, 1938, in Campbell County, he was the son of the late Massie O\"™Dell Eagle and the late Virgie Phillips Eagle.  In addition to his father and mother, Robert was preceded in death by his brother, Leroy O\"™Dell Eagle.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jeff (Michele) Martin, and one granddaughter, Katelyn Elizabeth Martin, the love of his life.  He is also survived by five brothers, James Eagle and wife Patsy, Kenneth Eagle and wife Valerie, Preston Eagle and wife Peggy, all of Lynchburg, Glenn Eagle and wife Teresa of Rustburg and Ronald Eagle and wife Linda of Concord; and two sisters, Betty Ware of Rustburg and Edith Simmons and husband Fred of Lynchburg.

Robert was a member of Whites United Methodist Church where he was very active in cooking and fundraising.  Robert proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in Korea during the Vietnam War and was a member of American Legion Post 16.  He worked and retired with 27 years of service from United Parcel Service.  After retirement he loved to play golf with all his brothers and friends at Hat Creek Golf Course.

The family will receive friends from 7:00 \"" 8:30 PM on Tuesday, November 23, 2010, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, and other times at the residence. The funeral will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at Whites United Methodist Church by Pastor Paul Gillespie and the Rev. Dr. Wayne Greene.  Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park with military honors provided by American Legion Post 16.

Memorial contributions may be made to Whites Building Fund, 513 English Tavern Road, Rustburg, VA 24588.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424.