Robert "Bob" Blair Amick, 70, died Sunday July 26, 2015, with his immediate family by his side in Sierra Vista, Arizona.
Bob was born on August 26, 1944 in Charleston, West Virginia to Kenneth and Edith Amick. He earned a BS in Math and Physics from the University of Charleston in 1970. Bob lived in West Virginia, Georgia, Florida, Puerto Rico, Ohio, New Jersey, Maryland, Texas and ultimately Arizona. He travelled through many countries and was enriched by what they had to offer. He was a PADI SCUBA instructor and authored or co-authored several works of fiction and poetry, as well as professional publications and analytical tools.
His rich professional career in engineering began at the Union Carbide Technical Center and included positions ranging from Project Manager to Vice President to President as well as Professor at Keys Community College and Director of the Aerostat Site in Cudjoe Key, Florida.
Bob's love and knowledge of music was pervasive and brought him acclaim by all who loved him. He especially valued the lyrical talents of Bob Dylan as well as many others. His generous spirit was evidenced through his participation with noteworthy causes such as being instrumental in raising money for a young boy's heart transplant in Texas.
He was a one-of-a-kind man whose sense of humor brought laughter and joy to his close friends and family. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Barbara Trout Amick; mother, Edith Amick Massie; two sons and one daughter, Cameron Amick, Marc Amick and Heather Amick Lowe; two daughters-in-law, Sandy Campbell and Marsha Amick; two half-brothers, Michael Amick and Kenneth Amick; and seven grandchildren. He touched many lives and will be sorely missed by all.
A memorial service will be held in the Charleston region this fall. For information email heatherfish@comcast.net.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society in Bob's memory.