Robert Wayne Mallory

Robert Wayne Mallory, 54, of Lanexa, VA, passed away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his wife and sons, after a short but brave battle with cancer, on the morning of December 30th, 2023. He was born in Newport News, VA on August 15th, 1969 to Harold Wayne Mallory and Beverly Ann Conley. He was raised in Hampton, VA, where he graduated in 1987 from Bethel High School, and eventually made his 34-year career in fire protection where he was certified in Backflow, Fire pumps, and Waterboard Systems and earned Levels 1 and 2 of his NIACETs. He made many life-long friends over his career. Rob met the love of his life, Tammy, in July of 1994 at the 7-11 in Croaker. Rob and his friend were arguing over whether a “pink orange” was a real thing (it was a grapefruit), and when she asked him for his ID, he accused her of just wanting to know his name and once he took his sunglasses off, she realized he was right. He left a sticky note on her car that he was her “3:00 acquaintance” since he came in around that time every day to see her... and the rest they say, is history. They started dating in August of 1994 and eventually married on June 27th, 1998. He loved Tammy with everything he had. Rob and Tammy could not wait to start their family, welcoming their first son, Hunter Wayne Mallory in 1995, and 10 years later, welcoming their second son, Fisher Bransford Mallory in 2005. Rob loved his boys fiercely and made sure Tammy could stay home and raise them. Rob had a big soft spot for their family dogs, Camo, Liz Vicious, Jewlz, and his favorite, Chasey Lain. Rob has made many lifelong friends throughout his years. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, softball, horseshoes, cornhole, cookouts, and a lot of LONG shed nights with friends and family. Rob will be remembered for many things, like his love for fishing, his love for the Redskins, but most importantly, he will be remembered for loving and taking care of his family. He always made sure they had what they needed, and that Tammy could be home with their boys. He loved his family with all his heart. Rob was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Harold Mallory; maternal grandparents, John and Lucille Hall; step-grandparents, James and Christine Poole and James and Goldie Conley; and his in-laws, Douglas and Naomi Harris. Rob is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Tammy, and their sons, Hunter and Fisher; his mother, Beverly Conley (Jim); father, Harold “Wayne” (Janice); paternal grandmother, Marjorie Mallory; Fisher’s caring and loving girlfriend (and “gifter of the best blanket”), Alexis Adkins; brothers-in-law, Doug Jr., Ronald, James, and Darrell; sister-in-law, Angela; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. A memorial service will be held 4 PM, Friday, January 5th, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home, 9923 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, VA 23140. Tributes may be posted at www.vincentfh.com.

Robert Wayne Mallory

August 15, 1969 - December 30, 2023