Robert Charles Roffey, ,Sr

Robert Charles Roffey, Sr., 84, of Mt. Pleasant, died Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Sweetgrass Court Memory Care surrounded by his family. Born in Maui, Hawaii in 1934 to Len and Louise Roffey. Bob moved to the mainland, Ft. Lauderdale, in 1948. A Navy Veteran of 28 years, Bob retired as a Naval Commander then worked for ISI in Washington, DC for 14 years. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church, a longtime volunteer at the South Carolina Aquarium and worked on the construction of the Spirit of South Carolina. Bob leaves behind his wife of 62 years, Anne Crane Roffey; 4 children, Robert Charles Roffey, Jr., Robin Roffey, Bruce Roffey, Nina Sossamon-Pogue and their families. His children, many grandchildren and great grandchildren will remember him sailing and building amazing sandcastles. The family will hold a private memorial service and scatter his ashes at sea per his wishes. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association and Respite Care Charleston. Arrangements entrusted to Palmetto Cremation Society. 11 Cunnington Ave. Charleston, SC 29405. Online condolences may be shared at www.palmettocremationsociety.com