Robert Leroy Baccus

Robert Leroy Baccus, loving father and grandfather, age 85, of Manassas, Virginia passed away on September 12th, the same day his wife Linda passed 15 years ago, surrounded by his loving family. “Leroy”, to those he loved, was born in Guin, Alabama on January 28th, 1939. Leroy grew up on the farm and graduated from Marion County High School, class of ‘57. After spending a few years in Chicago working with his brother Bobby, Leroy enlisted and served 8 years in the Army Reserves at various posts including Johnston Island, Labrador, Puerto Rico, and Japan. Life after the military for Leroy included marrying the love of his life, Linda in 1975. They had 3 precious daughters together - Sonya born in ‘81 and identical twins Kelly and Wendy in ‘85. Leroy specialized in telecommunications and worked at Western Union, Contel, GTE, and other telecommunications companies until he retired and lived out his real dream of working on the local golf course, Evergreen Country Club. There he kindly helped in the pro shop, marshaled the golf course, and mentored the kids' golf camps. More than anything, Leroy took his role as father and then grandfather as his most important job. After being blessed with three daughters, he finally got the boys he’d hoped for upon the arrival of his grandchildren, Santi in 2014 (now 10) and Everett (now 6) in 2018. T and E will always be his little buddies, his bubbas. He will be remembered for his adventurous tales, endless optimism, quiet strength, and bountiful humor. Sunday mornings without his boisterous songs just won’t be the same, and not a barbeque will be had where there won’t be a hot dog and hamburger burned in his honor. His life lessons were mostly taught through stories best described as “what not to do,” and always ended with a memorable mental picture and loads of laughter. The many stories prove a life well lived. Leroy is preceded in death by his loving wife Linda Daryl Baccus; parents Lander and Edna Baccus, and two brothers, Bobby Gene Baccus and Charles Rayburn Baccus; He is survived by his loving daughters, Sonya Lynn Baccus, Kelly Lee Stull, and Wendy Lee Baccus and their partners Ronnie Villatoro, Daniel Stull, and Thomas Morgan, and his cherished grandsons Santiago Baccus and Everett Stull. He is also survived by his sisters Annie Baccus Cartwright (and Kenneth) and Nellie Baccus Lenahan (and Jerry), and his brother Raymond Baccus. The family remains forever grateful for the positive and loving impact he has had on their lives, and on the lives of so many other friends and acquaintances. He will be greatly missed and loved until the end of time. The family will be honoring his life in a small private gathering. In lieu of flowers, donations in Leroys’ memory are requested to be made to the American Red Cross or Shriner’s Hospitals for Children.

Robert Leroy Baccus

January 28, 1939 - September 12, 2024