OBITUARYFLAGMR. ROBERT 'BOB' GROSSNovember 23, 1930 - November 11, 2006ANDERSON, SCRobert Frank Gross, age 75, husband of Noreen Durick Gross, of 120 Hilldale Dr. Anderson, SC, a proud veteran of the United States Army, passed from this life on Veteran's Day, November 11, 2006.He was born November 23, 1930 in Newburgh, NY to Anton and Minnie Gross, the youngest of thirteen children. He moved to Anderson, SC in March 1978. Bob was an avid sportsman and outdoorsman, spending many a hunting season climbing the Catskill mountains in Phoenica, NY and many a fishing season in Phoenicia's Esopus Creek. He took great care and pride in passing the fly-fishing secrets of that creek and the traditions of 'Uncle' Bob Kirkpatrick's camp on to his grandchildren.Throughout his life, Bob pursued his love of sports both as a participant and a fan. He was a member of the US Army's skeet shooting team, raced speedboats, played ice hockey, baseball, and football, skied, bowled and golfed. He stood by his favorite teams, the NY Mets, Rangers, and Giants. He was a member of the Anderson County Club for 25 years and Osiris Country Club in Walden, NY for 20 years.Bob was a long-time employee of Stauffer Chemical Co., (formerly Dupont) in both Newburgh and Anderson. He was an active sales representative for SWEPCO Petroleum Products.Bob is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Noreen Durick Gross, his daughter Nori Gale and her son, Cpl Brandon Gale of the US Marine Corps.; his daughter, Dianne Thomaris with her husband Glenn and children Bobby and Marianne; his sisters, Betty, Tessie and Barbara and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends in Newburgh, Anderson and Elmira, NY. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Leo, Joseph, Otto, Eddie, Charlie, Ernie and George; his sisters Eleanor and Marie and his beloved Springer Spaniels, Scooty and Reggie.Bob took great pride in his grandchildren, sharing his fishing and shooting traditions with them, following them in sports, and traveling to be with them. He is especially proud of Brandon's success and accomplishments in his Marine Service and loved to watch Bobby and Marianne pursue their sports activities. Seeing them so involved in pursuits that were important to him gave him great pleasure.The family extends heartfelt gratitude to Bob's friends, relatives, and neighbors who helped during his illness and special thanks to Bob's Best Man of long ago and in this time of need.The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, November, 14, 2006 at 7:00 pm in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home. A family visitation will be held at The McDougald Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visitingwww.mcdougaldfuneralhome.comThe McDougald Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.