Robert Matthew Trower Jr.

Obituary Robert Matthew Trower, Jr., also known as “Drac”, was born to the late Robert Matthew Trower, Sr. and Catherine Allen Trower on October 19, 1952 in Northampton County Virginia. He was the first of three children. After a brief illness, Drac, our beloved husband, brother, son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend departed this life peacefully at 4:55 a.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2019 with his wife and sister-in-law Linda by his side. At an early age, Robert accepted Christ and joined Bethel A.M.E. Church. Later in life, he became a Steward in the church. He was educated in the Northampton County Public Schools where he graduated in 1971. During his junior year of high school, Robert was the class Chaplain. After graduating, “Drac” joined the United States Army and received a medical discharge after a brief stay. He was employed at C&D Seafood, R&C Seafood and Northampton Growers for several years before relocating to Florida. He became a truck driver and delivered to the New Orleans Saints Stadium in addition to many other locations in Florida and other states for fifteen years. In 1994, while living in Florida, “Drac” became ill and relocated back to the Eastern Shore where he had family and friends upon whom he could rely. After his recovery, he began working for the Northampton County Public School System as a substitute bus driver and custodian. He became a full-time bus driver for NCPS for twenty years. He was employed at Hardee's of Cape Charles, Virginia for several years. “Drac knew the essence of working. “Drac’s” favorite football team was the New Orleans Saints and he enjoyed watching all sports with his lovely and competitive wife. He also enjoyed music and was a member of the Morris singers. As a teenager, he played softball and was great outfielder. On New Year's Day in 1996, “Drac” met the woman who would become the love of his life, Brenda Marlene Sheppard. “Drac” and Brenda dated for three years and seven months before marrying on August 7, 1999. “Drac” stated, “This is the happiest day of my life.” He was affectionately known by his wife as “Pump-a-lump”. In spite of many illnesses, Drac and Brenda enjoyed life to its fullest, traveling to family reunions and dinners. Drac never met a stranger and had a special place in his heart for children. He had a special affection for his great-nieces and nephews. Those left to cherish his loving memories are: his devoted wife, Brenda M. Sheppard-Trower; two brothers, James (Mary) Trower of Eastville Virginia and Kent (Helen) Trower of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; one aunt, Gladys Brown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; one uncle, Joseph Allen of New York; mother-in-law, Odessa Wynder of Cheriton, Virginia; three sisters-in-law, Linda W. Winstead and Gwendolyn W. Jones, both of Cheriton, Virginia and Carolyn (Matt) Spence of Seaford, Delaware ; one brother-in-law, Elder Keith (Crystal) Wynder of Chesapeake, Virginia and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, friends, and a close friend, Kenny Smith of Cheriton, Virginia. Lovingly Submitted, The Family

Robert Matthew Trower Jr.

October 19, 1952 - March 10, 2019