Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on February 20, 1938, Bob died in Roswell, Georgia on August 6, 2024 of complications from lung cancer. His parents were Jean and David Becker, and he has a sister, Gerry, and a brother, Mel. He attended Allentown schools, was bar mitzvohed at Temple Beth El, and graduated from Allentown High School in 1956. He was drafted into the Army and served at Fort Lee in Virginia. His career was in the trucking business, starting with driving trucks in his uncle's scrap yard and ending as Senior Vice President of Smith Transportation.

Bob met his future wife on the golf course and married her to get her off. They raised three children, Michael, Sarah, and Mark while living in Mechanicsburg and State College, PA. They have been married for 57 years. In retirement, they moved to Roswell, GA to be closer to their sons and grandchildren, Zachary and Bella.

While living in Roswell, Bob was a member of Roswell Ramblers, American Legion and Onelife Fitness. While an over 50-year member of Jordan Masonic Lodge in Allentown, PA, he also joined the Roswell Lodge. As a volunteer shuttle driver at Wellstar North Fulton Hospital he received many accolades for his service. He was an enthusiastic fisherman and particularly enjoyed fly fishing. He remained a member of Sons of Israel in Allentown, PA.

He will be interred at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA. In lieu of flowers, please consider the Wellstar Foundation. https://foundation.wellstar.org/give-now/