Mr. Robert Elliot McGlown, 72, of Melfa, passed away on Dec. 14, 2025, in Parksley.
Born on July 31, 1953, in East Orange, N.J., he was the son of the late Robert McGlown and Alice Lorraine Arrington. He had one sister, Sharon, and two brothers, Sherwood and Rory. His family knew him as Elliot, while his friends called him Bob.
He grew up in New Jersey and Virginia. He enjoyed traveling and skiing, making many cross-country trips. As a young man he was a bartender on the Jersey shore. He married Eileen Maurer and had a little girl named Lauren Audra.
Robert was a chemical operator for various companies in the Industrial Park in Lakewood, N.J., for over 20 years. He also enjoyed volunteering for Meals on Wheels. He shared a life with his late partner, Marty.
Elliot was an animal lover. He always had dogs and cats throughout his life. He loved being outdoors, taking care of his yard, tending to the garden, and lying in the pool. The ocean was a special place for him, and he enjoyed kayaking. He really enjoyed working with his hands and could fix anything. He often would lend others a hand on house projects. Before he passed he was rebuilding an old farmhouse with his friends.
He is loved dearly by the girls: his daughter, Lauren, and his nieces, Tiffany, Courtney, and Amber.
Robert is survived by his daughter, Lauren Caplan, of Naples, Fla.
Arrangements are by the Thornton Funeral Home in Parksley.
