
Celebrating the Life of
March 30, 1956 — February 2, 2024
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.

Saturday, March 2, 2024, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Time
Maggiano's Little Italy, 8030 Renaissance Parkway, Durham 27713
Please feel free to join me in a celebration of his life. To share a smile and a story or two, and to raise a glass in his honor, and memory.
Please share a photo or video, or post a heartfelt condolence to the family.
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 lilies and candles. Your "attendants" wore red velvet gowns. This was in 1985 and all of our parents were there. At the reception, you floated around with your handsome husband. I thought the 4 Henry brothers were so good-looking. I asked Bob's mom how she taught them such beautiful manners and she said that she always held them to high standards, even when they were young boys. Then I think she said something like "hell, yeah!" He had so many interests. I remember one night we were out to dinner and Bob had the very first smart phone I had ever seen, and he was just figuring out how to use it. He was so smart, and yet very down-to-earth and easy to talk with. He is probably chatting away and raising a glass wherever he is right now. Cheers to you, Bob. I am so glad that you married one of my best friends. I'm looking forward to meeting your friends and family in a couple of weeks at the memorial gathering.
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 became life long friends after I went on to other jobs. My condolences and thoughts to Jaffa and family. I wouldn’t be where I am if it were not for their kindness and friendship.
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.

Theresa with Bob and Jaffa at the Angus Barn

At the Albany build

Bob with Kobe
We flew of years. He will be missed. The sky's are quieter now. I will miss you.
Remembering Bobby with Love. We have not seen each other since we were kids, but when we got together then we always had great times. Remembering the GO Cart Track in Erie PA. When you and my brother Mike ran me off the track and we got kicked off. Uncle Burdette took us for ice cream to console us. Mike, Sister Lynn and you are now in Heaven. RIP cousin until we meet again!!!

Brother time in Asheville, September 2023.

Bob playing with pilots on his way to Asheville NC September 2023

On his way to Asheville NC September 2023

Destin Florida October 2023
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 other trades that made him a unique individual for those that knew him. I am blessed to have had the honor to enjoy his company for many years with a hobby in common! Aviation... Hak, you will be missed but never forgotten, thank you for all you did and the positive influence you always created for those around you... Blessing's Jaffa and Family, Anthony (DEADGOOSE) And Melissa Hernandez
Rest in Peace Hak. Over 16000 Flight Hours for the EasternHops Community. What a great achievement
Remembering all the fun times visiting my first cousin as a kid in Erie PA and when they came to Columbus Ohio. The memories were good. Rest in Peace Bobby. We'll see you one day soon. Prayers of comfort to the entire family and Jaffa.
Our heartfelt Condolences go out to "Robert (HakBob) Henry" family and friends we are so sorry for your loss. He will be so missed but never forgotten as his contribution to EasternHops FlightSim Community has transformed us into one of the Best Communities. Rest in peace, my good friend Sincerely, Robert (Pizza)
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