Major Robert Dean WERNER Jr.

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Robert Dean Werner, 67, passed peacefully in his Tampa home on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 following a valiant battle with illness. Bob was an accomplished professional with a Master's in Management and Adjunct Assistant Professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He gratefully accepted many awards and medals through the years, most recently the Joint Civilian Service Commendation Award from USSOCOM J8 and Award for Meritorious Civilian Service.

Major Werner served his country extraordinarily well for over 43 years. From enlistment in 1969 serving in Vietnam to present day Senior Operational Test Officer for Headquarters United States Operational Command at MacDill AFB. Many men and women are safe today because of Major Werner's hard work and dedication. From start to finish of his long support to Special Operations, Bob defined what a quiet professional is.

Bob was born Feb. 8, 1949 in Portsmouth, VA to Robert D. and Marion Aullene Werner. He is preceded in death by his mother, Marion Nov. 8, 2016. He is survived by his dedicated and loving wife of 35 years, Mary Elizabeth Werner; his daughter, Christina Marie Werner; son, Robert D. Werner III, and fiance;e, Tiffany Flower; grandson, Noah Christopher Werner; father, obert D. Werner Sr.; sister, Patty Werner-Blackwell; brothers, Michael Werner, Jeff Werner, Phil Werner; and niece, Candice Noyce.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016 from 5-8 pm, with a service at 6 pm at Blount and Curry Funeral Home - MacDill, 605 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa. A funeral service will be held at Palma Ceia United Methodist Church, 3723 W Bay to Bay Blvd., Tampa, on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 at 11 am. Following the service, a committal service will be held at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell at 2:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Wounded Warriors. 

Another member of the Duke Family, Robert (Bob) Werner, passed away in his home onTuesday 22 November after a "Valiant" battle with Illness. He worked as a Flight Engineer in the 711SOS for a few years before moving down to the Tampa area and eventually became the Senior Operational Test Officer for the Headquarters United States Operational Command at MacDill AFB, FL. Bob was a dedicated member of the Duke Family who loved the 919th and served it well. Another Friend and Comrade who will be missed by all that knew him!!!