Robert Henry (Hak Bob)
Celebrating the Life of

Robert Henry (Hak Bob)

March 30, 1956 - February 02, 2024

Obituary

Robert V. Henry (HakBob) of Durham, NC passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 2, 2024. He was born March 30, 1956 to the late A.B & Colleen Henry and shared the last 39 years with his loving wife Jaffa. Bob is survived by his wife and brothers Doug (Sandy) of New Port Richey (FL), Thomas (Dianne) of St. Pete Beach (FL) and Timothy (Meridyth) of Celo (NC), along with several nieces and nephews.

Bob enjoyed a long career in telecommunications in the Raleigh/Durham area, with extensive experience in Program & Project Management / Marketing & Business Development & Product Life Cycle Management. He also served as Sr. Consultant & Instructor for many Fortune 500 corporations. He was awarded a Patent for the "Terminating Data Voice Call" a patent for placing a voice call from a personal computer to a plain telephone which is being implemented today in the Skype interactive multimedia solution.

Bob was passionate about aviation, boating, photography and music, which he loved to share with his friends, family and the online aviation communities. He will be greatly missed.

Services

Reception

Saturday March 2, 2024, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Time
Maggiano's Little Italy, 8030 Renaissance Parkway, Durham 27713
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Memories and Condolences

  • Jaffa, our deepest condolences to you and your loved ones, we pray to the Lord for comfort and guidance during these tough times... Hak, was more than a friend, he was a man that always thought about everyone else before him self. He was a motivator, innovator, friend, mentor, giver and so many othe...

    Anthony Hernandez
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    We miss you already Hak. You were a great friend and such an important part of Eastern Hops flight sim community. God bless and keep you....

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  • Dear Jaffa, I remember so well the day you and Bob got married. It was near Christmastime. The church in Darien was filled with poinsettias, white...

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    Theresa with Bob and Jaffa at the Angus Barn

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  • I first met Bob in 2004 applying for a job at his computer store. He was always an upbeat and jolly person, He and Jaffa were not just bosses but bec...

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    At the Albany build

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