Robert Washington, affectionately called "Bo," the husband of Jessie P. Gibson Washington, was born June 22, 1945 in Mayesville, SC. He was raised by his mother the late Gladys Washington and grandmother, the late Rosanna "Binai" Washington and was the son of the late Edgar James. "Bo" departed  this earthly life on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 surrounded by his loving family at home.

Robert attended the public schools in Sumter County and was a 1965 graduate of Eastern High School. He attended Sumter Area Technical College, Sumter, SC. Robert was employed by Exide, Pepsi Cola and retired from Becton-Dickinson after more than thirty years of service.

Robert joined Mt. Sinai Presbyterian Church in Mayesville, SC at an early age. He served faithfully as a Trustee until his health failed.

Robert Washington enjoyed fishing, listening to music, watching westerns and sports. He was a true die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan. But most of all, Robert was known for his one of a kind sense of humor. He was quick with words and jokes that always kept people laughing.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories a loving and devoted wife, Jessie G. Washington; daughters, Patricia "Pat" (Gregory) Davis and Erica "Robin" Washington of Sumter, SC; sons, Robert "RJ" and James Eric Washington of Mayesville, SC;  two beautiful granddaughters who were the apples of his eyes, Chelsee and Jessica Davis; a faithful and devoted brother, Clarence Washington of Queens, NY; mother-in-law, Pattie J. Gibson of Mayesville, SC; one uncle, Sam Washington of Brooklyn, NY; aunts: Clara "Coot" (Walter) Hudson of Manhattan, NY, Jeannie Jefferson of Gable, SC, Nancy Jefferson of Allendale, SC and Helen Walker of Mayesville, SC;  brothers and sisters-in-law: George (Sarah) Gibson, William (Lillie) Gibson, Wilhelmenia Washington, Irene Gibson, and Sandra Gibson; Murline "Murk" Ingram, "Sis"; special cousins: Rosie A. Davis, Shirley D. Abrams, Jerrildine "Jerry" Jefferson–Jones and Charlie "Jr." W. Davis; special friends: Nancy Williams, Ruby Cooper, Annie "Mickey" Fortune, Walter "Joe" Davis, Michael Bradley, Willie Green and Lewis Washington; and a host of nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela M. Washington; father-in-law, Clarence Gibson, Sr.; maternal grandparents, Hazel (Rosanna) "Binai" Washington; paternal grandparents, Willie (Essie) James; sisters-in-law, Brinette Washington and Julia Williams; brothers-in-law: Clarence Gibson Jr., Rev. Malachi Gibson, James Dennis Gibson and a host of uncles and aunts.

Public Viewing will be held on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

Mr. Washington will be placed in the church on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at 12noon for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral Services will be held at 1pm on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Salem Chapel & Heritage Center 101 S. Salem Avenue Sumter, SC 29150.

Interment will follow in Mt. Sinai Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

Family will receive friends at the home, 3985 Fourth Street Mayesville, SC 29104.