Larry Lee Robey, Sr.
July 18, 1941 – August 4, 2023
Larry Lee Robey, Sr., 82, of Chesapeake Beach passed away August 4, 2023. He was born July 18, 1941, in Washington, DC. Larry grew up in Brandywine and Suitland and graduated from Gwynn Park High School in 1959. He married Jane Gregory in 1970 and they lived in Gambrills until moving to Chesapeake Beach in 1976. Larry worked as a meat cutter for Grand Union Supermarket for many years. Following his retirement, he went to work as a sales representative for Folz Vending. Larry was a member of Union Church and enjoyed regularly attending Sunday service with his family. Larry loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and always made sure there was a tire swing in the backyard for the grandkids to play on. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing World Tavern Poker, magic tricks, working in the yard, gardening, fishing, and collecting antique model cars.
Larry is survived by his loving wife Jane Robey, children Carol Grierson and her husband Eddie of Huntingtown, and Danny Smith, Larry Robey, Jr., and Wendy Robey, all of Chesapeake Beach, grandchildren Lacey Keller and her husband Joey, Michael Smith and his wife Tori, Jeff Grierson and his wife Carrie, Eric Smith and his wife Connie, Lindsay Kreuter and her husband Butch, Josh Hammaker, Megan Gulloti and her husband Cameron, Lailah Robey, and Mark Robey, 6 great-granddaughters and 3 great-grandsons. He is also survived by his siblings Joe Kimble, Terri Williams, Carol Becker, Timothy Robey, and Mike Robey, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Donna Robey, and sisters Patsy, Betty Jo, Gloria Jean, Sandy, and Raylene.
Visitation
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Services
- Funeral Service
Thursday, August 10, 2023
11:00 AM
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7 Aug 2023
4:23pm
Twenty two years ago I was at the Chesapeake Beach library and this outgoing guy (Mr. Robey) struck up a conversation with me. We introduced ourselves telling each other our names. I asked if he had a daughter named Carol who graduated from Northern HS. He confirmed he was Carol’s Dad. I explained I had graduated with Carol. From that brief yet interesting discussion 22 years ago, I am reminded what a really nice outgoing person Mr. Robey was. Truly a cool, nice, outgoing person. I send my condolences to Carol and anyone who “crossed paths” with Mr. Robey.
Lawrence (Larry) Thomas Jr. Northern High School Class of 1980.
City
Chesapeake Beach
State
Maryland
7 Aug 2023
5:27pm
My sincere condolences during this difficult time as you mourn and celebrate Larry’s life. May his memory bring you comfort and peace.
City
Temple Hills
State
Maryland
7 Aug 2023
6:02pm
R.I.P Mr. Larry you were such a kind loving soul. I will always remember hanging out with you as a little girl💙
City
Owings
State
Maryland
7 Aug 2023
10:39pm
I never had the pleasure of meeting Jane’s husband, Larry, but from all my chats with Jane over the years of playing in my online poker clubs, I learned what a good husband, father, and loving family man Larry was and that his last years with his illness, were very difficult for all. Jane will miss him terribly and my heart goes out to her. My condolences to all family and friends, especially the children and grandchildren.
With deep sympathy,
Val AKA Ladybylake
On behalf of all the members of “big black dog” and “cops and robbers” online poker stars clubs… Our deepest sympathy and condolences to family and friends.
City
COLORADO SPRINGS
State
COLORADO
7 Aug 2023
10:40pm
Larry and Jane made me feel like part of their family when Jane’s brother Bobby Lee brought me to their house from Louisiana to visit. I had known Jane and Jane’s Mom, Ada when Bobby Lee and I were teen sweethearts. Many years later Bobby found me and we reunited. That’s when I got to meet Larry! What a character! He teased Bobby and complimented me. I felt like I had a wonderful big family!!! Larry and Jane came to visit us in Louisiana too. I love that family. They were blessed to have Larry as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather and many were blessed to call him friend!
City
Lompoc
State
CA
7 Aug 2023
11:49pm
Larry, you were a Legend on Deforest Drive… all the ladies loved you and all the men wished we had your swagger. You set a precedence on how men should treat their wives & families. I’m sure you’ll be chuckling from above watching all us men scrambling to get flowers for our wives since you no longer will be taking care of that for us. It was always a pleasure talking to you as you always had a great story to tell. You’ll be missed by many but you have definitely left your mark here on earth. May you rest in peace. 💙
City
Chesapeake Beach
State
MD
9 Aug 2023
3:04pm
To the Robey Family – we enjoyed being your neighbors from 1989 until we moved in May 2010. Larry, Alan Brown, John Kennedy and Venton could be located on Deforest Drive in the evening chatting away until the mosquitos started biting. It was a great neighborhood and we all looked out for each other. Now Larry, John and Alan’s kids and grandkids are living in the houses and the next generation is on DeForest Drive and I think that is great. We will miss you Larry and all the stories you told. I will miss seeing you at Union Church. You loved the Lord and we know you are with Him now. You have an amazing family who took good care of you in your past few years when your eyes started failing you as well as other health issues. I enjoyed all of Wendy’s videos of you and her and you always had a kind word to say – even though Wendy would get on your nerves. Fly High Larry and tell Donna we miss her too!! Until we meet again! Venton, Becky and the Chaney family
City
Owings
State
MD
9 Aug 2023
8:28pm
To the Robey family, I never got the chance to meet him but I have been a witness to Wendy’s videos and stories as well. It felt like I did know him. All I can say and speak of is what I know. I know that you played a major part in Wendy’s life and her daughter Lailah’s as well. I’m sure the rest of your family also. You have done a great job and now while you will be missed; you are moving on to be with your Lord and Savior, where you won’t have to worry about any sickness or pain anymore and you will be able to see it all again. Continue to watch over the rest of your family as I know you will. Rest well in paradise, Sir. You raised a true tough cookie in Wendy, with the love and support of family and friends. She’s got this!💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼and I will be praying for her all the way!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼sending my heartfelt deepest sympathy & condolences to the family & friends.
City
Upper Marlboro
State
MD
12 Aug 2023
4:40pm
Mr. Larry was something very special!!! He was by far one of the most kind and caring people I have ever had the privilege of meeting and he always treated my daughter and me like family, just as the entire Robey family has. You will be missed, Larry, but the beautiful mark that you left in this world will forever be remembered ❤️❤️❤️. Enjoy your much deserved eternal rest!
City
Lesa, Italy
State
Maryland
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Twenty two years ago I was at the Chesapeake Beach library and this outgoing guy (Mr. Robey) struck up a conversation with me. We introduced ourselves telling each other our names. I asked if he had a daughter named Carol who graduated from Northern HS. He confirmed he was Carol’s Dad. I explained I had graduated with Carol. From that brief yet interesting discussion 22 years ago, I am reminded what a really nice outgoing person Mr. Robey was. Truly a cool, nice, outgoing person. I send my condolences to Carol and anyone who “crossed paths” with Mr. Robey.
Lawrence (Larry) Thomas Jr. Northern High School Class of 1980.
My sincere condolences during this difficult time as you mourn and celebrate Larry’s life. May his memory bring you comfort and peace.
R.I.P Mr. Larry you were such a kind loving soul. I will always remember hanging out with you as a little girl💙
I never had the pleasure of meeting Jane’s husband, Larry, but from all my chats with Jane over the years of playing in my online poker clubs, I learned what a good husband, father, and loving family man Larry was and that his last years with his illness, were very difficult for all. Jane will miss him terribly and my heart goes out to her. My condolences to all family and friends, especially the children and grandchildren.
With deep sympathy,
Val AKA Ladybylake
On behalf of all the members of “big black dog” and “cops and robbers” online poker stars clubs… Our deepest sympathy and condolences to family and friends.
Larry and Jane made me feel like part of their family when Jane’s brother Bobby Lee brought me to their house from Louisiana to visit. I had known Jane and Jane’s Mom, Ada when Bobby Lee and I were teen sweethearts. Many years later Bobby found me and we reunited. That’s when I got to meet Larry! What a character! He teased Bobby and complimented me. I felt like I had a wonderful big family!!! Larry and Jane came to visit us in Louisiana too. I love that family. They were blessed to have Larry as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather and many were blessed to call him friend!
Larry, you were a Legend on Deforest Drive… all the ladies loved you and all the men wished we had your swagger. You set a precedence on how men should treat their wives & families. I’m sure you’ll be chuckling from above watching all us men scrambling to get flowers for our wives since you no longer will be taking care of that for us. It was always a pleasure talking to you as you always had a great story to tell. You’ll be missed by many but you have definitely left your mark here on earth. May you rest in peace. 💙
To the Robey Family – we enjoyed being your neighbors from 1989 until we moved in May 2010. Larry, Alan Brown, John Kennedy and Venton could be located on Deforest Drive in the evening chatting away until the mosquitos started biting. It was a great neighborhood and we all looked out for each other. Now Larry, John and Alan’s kids and grandkids are living in the houses and the next generation is on DeForest Drive and I think that is great. We will miss you Larry and all the stories you told. I will miss seeing you at Union Church. You loved the Lord and we know you are with Him now. You have an amazing family who took good care of you in your past few years when your eyes started failing you as well as other health issues. I enjoyed all of Wendy’s videos of you and her and you always had a kind word to say – even though Wendy would get on your nerves. Fly High Larry and tell Donna we miss her too!! Until we meet again! Venton, Becky and the Chaney family
To the Robey family, I never got the chance to meet him but I have been a witness to Wendy’s videos and stories as well. It felt like I did know him. All I can say and speak of is what I know. I know that you played a major part in Wendy’s life and her daughter Lailah’s as well. I’m sure the rest of your family also. You have done a great job and now while you will be missed; you are moving on to be with your Lord and Savior, where you won’t have to worry about any sickness or pain anymore and you will be able to see it all again. Continue to watch over the rest of your family as I know you will. Rest well in paradise, Sir. You raised a true tough cookie in Wendy, with the love and support of family and friends. She’s got this!💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼and I will be praying for her all the way!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼sending my heartfelt deepest sympathy & condolences to the family & friends.
Mr. Larry was something very special!!! He was by far one of the most kind and caring people I have ever had the privilege of meeting and he always treated my daughter and me like family, just as the entire Robey family has. You will be missed, Larry, but the beautiful mark that you left in this world will forever be remembered ❤️❤️❤️. Enjoy your much deserved eternal rest!