Mr. Robert "Bob" Charles Troup, age 65 of Keystone Heights passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the V.A. Hospital in Gainesville following a brief illness. He was born July 26, 1958, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Charles E. and Dorothy (VanBuren) Troup. Mr. Troup served 21 years in the United States Navy retiring as Chief. He also earned his Masters Degree in Business Management and a Bachelors in Electrical Engineering. Following his military career he started a new career working as a Global Quality Control Manager. He had a passion for being outdoors hunting, fishing, or camping; he also enjoyed boating and scuba diving. Mr. Troup was always busy fixing or "rigging" things around the house (especially for Halloween). One of his most cherished times was building not one, but two Kit Cars with his son, then taking them to car shows where they won several awards. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a grandson Johnathan Mann, and a brother James Troup. Left behind to cherish his memory is his loving and devoted wife of 42 years Georgeanna (Whorley) Troup and their children Patricia Parsons, Brandon Troup (Lyanne) , and Erin Dort. He was lovingly call "Grandpa" or "Papa" by his five grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, March 7, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. A military graveside service will be held Friday, March 8, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts can be made to Tunnels to Towers. Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 340 E. Walker Dr., Keystone Heights, FL 32656. (352)473-3176. www.jonesgallagherfh.com Cemetery Florida National Cemetery 6502 SW 102nd Ave Bushnell FL 33513 US Viewing Thursday, March 7, 2024 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Keystone Heights 340 East Walker Drive Keystone Heights FL 32656 US (352) 473-3176 Graveside Service Friday, March 8, 2024 10:30 AM - Florida National Cemetery 6502 SW 102nd Ave Bushnell FL 33513 US Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Keystone Heights 340 East Walker Drive Keystone Heights FL - 32656 US (352) 473-3176