Robert (Bob) E. Burleson (65) recently of Grand Island Florida passed away surrounded by family on Saturday 20 April 2019 after a short illness.  Bob was born on 9 April 1954 to Robert and June Burleson. He was raised in Oneida NY and graduated from Oneida High School.  He continued his education getting a Masters of Science in Logistics Management and Systems Analytics from Air Force Institute of Technology.  He had a successful career in the U.S. Air Force retiring as Lieutenant Colonel.  After his military career he worked for Logistics Management Institute as a systems analyst modelling large financial systems.  After his final retirement he relocated to the Florida lake country with his wife Yamina.  Bob enjoyed time with his family, travel and sports of all kinds commonly playing golf and tennis.  He also competed in weightlifting meets with his highest achievement being the Virginia state champion for his weight and age group for three consecutive years.  He and Yamina also enjoyed travelling having completed many international trips.

Bob is preceded by his Father Robert C. Burleson.  He is survived by his wife Yamina Burleson, mother June Burleson, son Mark Burleson and wife Tracy and daughter Courtney Del Cid, stepsons Ahd Alaoui and Chahd Alaoui, brothers John and Betty Burleson, Fred and Lynn Burleson, Stuart and Kathy Burleson, sister Hope and Robert McCormick, and grandchildren Robert Del Cid, Mark Del Cid, Careena Alaoui, Caylee Alaoui, Salma Alaoui, Taylor Burleson and many nieces and nephews.

There will be a viewing for Bob at Baldwin Brothers Funeral & Cremation Society Tavares on Tuesday 7 May 2019 from 3:00 – 5:00.  A Graveside ceremony will be held at Bushnell National Cemetery on 8 May 2019 at 10:00.