Robert Koger Obituary

Robert McMillian Koger, Sr. TARPON SPRINGS, FL - Robert McMillian Koger, Sr. of Tarpon Springs, FL passed away March 22, 2012 at age 95. Husband of Ruth Backius Koger, father of Philip and Robert Jr. (Peggy), grandfather of Alicia Koger, Kristy LaRose (Kris) and Robert III; great-grandfather of Kamryn LaRose. Born in Rock Hill, SC he resided in the city of Charleston his entire life until moving to Florida to be near his family. A veteran of WWII, he was a retired Capt. of the US Marine Corps. He proudly was honored as a golden glove boxer in high school and then went on to participate on the boxing team at Duke University, Class of '37. Mr. Koger began his career in the food brokerage business working with his father at Ira M. Koger and Son, retiring from Koger & Cone many years later. During this time he also dedicated over 50 years of civic service to the Charleston Lions Club. He was a devoted member of First Church of Christ, Scientist his entire life and he worked more than a decade for the Committee on Publication for the State of South Carolina. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to The Principia College Annual Fund 13201 Clayton Road St. Louis, MO 63131. A memorial service will be held at RIVERVIEW MEMORIAL PARK, 3715 Azalea Drive, North Charleston, SC 29405 on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 10:00 AM. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths