Robert Bruce Camper

Robert Bruce Camper, 86, Buchanan, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 8, 2017.  He was preceded in death by his parents, William E. and Bessie B. Camper, brothers, W. Fred Camper, Frank M. Camper, Ray E. Camper, and Billy Camper; sister, Margaret Camper Obenshain, and infant granddaughter, Jessica Noel. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Shirley Finch Camper, sister, Nancy Camper Reed, children, Roderick Camper and wife, Christine; Debra Noel and husband, Melvin; Vonda Camper, Sandra Camper, and Brian Camper.  He also leaves behind seven grandchildren, Melissa Noel Flint (and James), Chelsea Camper Ashe (and John), Rebecca Noel Kovacevic (and Arnes), Jeffrey Camper, Bradley Noel, Jamey Camper, and Zachary Noel; four great-grandchildren, Camdyn and Bailee Flint, Ayden and Layla Kovacevic, along with numerous cousins, nephews, and nieces.  Robert served in the US Navy from 1950 to 1954 and retired from the United States Postal Service after 29 years of service at the Buchanan Post Office.  He also served for many years as the Sunday School Superintendent and Treasurer at Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church where he was a member for 58 years.  Robert enjoyed working in the garden and doing carpentry projects around the house.  He was a loving father and good family man who will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him. Funeral Services will be held 1pm Wednesday, April 12, 2017 in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with the Rev. Morris Bennett officiating. Interment will follow in Andrew Chapel UMC Cemetery.  Those wishing to make a contribution, please consider the Andrew Chapel UMC Cemetery Fund, c/o Lucille Kelly, PO Box 998, Buchanan, VA 24066.  The family will receive friends from 6-8pm Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan 540-254-3000