Peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017, in Cary, NC. He was a 63 year resident of Silver Spring, MD. He is survived by three sons, Terry (Raleigh, NC), Robert (Davidson, NC) and William (Mt. Airy, MD), three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife of 69 years, Shirley (Smith), his brother, Orval and his sister, Ruth McKay. Born on March 2, 1917, in Roca, NE, and educated at the University of Nebraska. He was a WWII veteran, retired US Army Colonel, retired IRS agent and Real Estate agent. Funeral Services will be held on February 21, 2018 at the Ft. Myer Chapel in Arlington, VA, followed by procession and burial at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the National Cancer Society or local Hospice organization.