Robert W. Wilson, of Port Monmouth and Port Orange, Florida,was called home, October 20th in an automobile accident. “Bob” spent his childhood in Illinois and Iowa and settled in New Jersey after marrying Betty. He was a devoted husband, father, and “Pop Pop.” Bob served with honor in the US Navy for 20 years. He was part of the “Brown Water Navy” during the Vietnam War and was awarded multiple Bronze Stars with Valor and Purple Hearts. Bob was personally cited, and his team highlighted, in the book River Rats by author Ralph Christopher.After retiring from the Navy, Bob held several positions in sales and operations management at UPS. He enjoyed many hobbies, including boating, shooting and fishing, but his favorite enjoyment was simple conversation with his many friends. He knew no acquaintances or former friends, only “friends for life.”He gave of his time, his help and his means generously and with passion. He actively supported the NJ Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Association of Minemen, the American Legion, and was formerly a sustaining member of the NJ Naval Museum. He quietly supported friends and family in times of need. He is survived by his wife Betty, of 52 years (nee Topolewski); his son Chet Wilson and companion Dawn Ziffer of Middletown; his daughter, Dee Williams and husband Jerry Williams of Connecticut; a brother David Harper of Iowa, and sisters, Janet Tegtmeier of Iowa, Nancy Hammond of Michigan and Mary Lynn Ponce of Florida; grandsons, Bryan, Damon and wife Geni, and Bailey; his granddaughter, Jordan; great-grandchildren Kayla, Bryen and Xsenia ; and his “grand-pal” Shane. Surviving in-laws and extended family members can be counted among the very many friends who will miss him. Family will be accepting friends on Monday 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Jacqueline M. Ryan Home for Funerals 233 Carr Ave, Keansburg. On Tuesday there will be a mass held at St. Anns Church, Keansburg at 10:15AM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, St. Jude's Research Hospital, American cancer Society or US Navy Minemen Scholarship Fund. letters of condolences can be sent to www.jacquelinemryanfh.com