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Mr. Robert Arthur Jarvis of Pawleys Island, South Carolina passed peacefully on January 3, 2026, at the age of eighty-eight. Bob lived a full and meaningful life defined by service, leadership, and a deep appreciation for family, friendships, and life’s simple pleasures. Born August 20, 1937, in Newport News, Virginia, Bob was the eldest of four siblings. Growing up he naturally assumed the role of family leader, offering guidance, dependability, and quiet strength throughout his life. Bob attended Warwick High School and continued his education at Virginia Tech where he earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and his Professional Engineering license. Bob devoted his professional career to public service with the Naval Sea Systems Command where he applied his engineering expertise in support of the United States Navy. He was respected for his integrity, reliability, and thoughtful leadership – even quarterbacking the NAVSEA touch football team many Saturday mornings on the fields of Washington D.C. Throughout his life, Bob enjoyed playing golf more than anything else. He had a genuine love for the game, often spending his afternoons at the driving range when he wasn’t on the course. Over the years, he played in countless tournaments and even recorded a few memorable holes-in-one. After retiring, he and his wife built their dream home on the golf course at Pawleys Plantation in South Carolina. During his time at Pawleys, Bob played the course regularly with the men’s group and enjoyed a more relaxed pace of life. From his favorite spot on his back porch, he enjoyed watching golfers make their way to the 10 th green. He also enjoyed the occasional game of poker with friends and took pleasure in good food, particularly oysters and fried chicken, and music from the 50s-70s. Bob is predeceased by his parents, Aubrey Thurston Jarvis, and Florence Myrtle (Stevens) Jarvis. He is survived by his loving wife, Judith Coursey Jarvis; his three daughters, Kelly Marie Jarvis, Jennifer Jarvis Post (Robert Post), and Robin Angela Jarvis; his three siblings, Paul Stevens Jarvis, Peggy Jarvis Schleicher, and Bill Jarvis; and his six grandchildren, Benjamin Andrew Moriarty, Julia Marie Post, Liam Patrick Moriarty, Jason Robert Post, Steven Robert Bellevue, and Paige Angela Bellevue. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, a dedicated father and grandfather, a guiding presence to his siblings, and a man who led with quiet strength—fully embracing a balanced and well-lived life, always finding joy in his family who made life meaningful. A Celebration of a Life Well Lived is planned for February 21, 2026, at the Pawleys Island Plantation clubhouse.

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Robert Arthur Jarvis

August 20, 1937 - January 3, 2026