Robert J. Jimenez

robert jimenez
Robert J. Jimenez, Col, USA (Ret), age 73, of Vienna, Va., died Friday, July 31, 2015 at the Adler Center after a battle with chronic lung disease. Beloved husband of Sandra Jimenez; devoted father of Kevin (Amy) Jimenez, Lynn (Kelly) Buttram and Nichole (Jason) Cloud; brother of Pamela Davis; grandfather of Christina, Darin, Hannah, Nicholas, Avery, Robert and Nicholas.

Robert was born on August 8, 1941 in San Pedro, California. In 1959, he graduated from Campbell High School in California and later that year went on to attend the University of Santa Clara, graduating with a Bachelors in Business and a Distinguished Military Graduate of its ROTC program. The DMG provided Robert with a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Regular Army. After officer basic training and graduating from both Airborne and Ranger Schools, Robert served his initial assignment in Korea before returning to serve in the Presidential Honor Guard in the 3rd US Army Regiment at Ft. Myer, Virginia. In 1968 he transferred into Army intellegence and served his first tour in Vietnam in Quang Tri Province. Other intelligence assignments, several of which were in Washington, DC, included tours as an inspector General with the Armys Security and intelligence Command and multiple assignments with Defense Intelligence Agency. His successes with these assignments eventually lead him to become the Duty Director of Intelligence for the National Intelligence Center, culminating as the Army Attache to Turkey.

Attaining the rank of Colonel, Robert retired after 29 years in the US Army where he went on to serve 14 years with the US Agency for International Development. Working for USAID, Robert worked in many of the Newly Independent States (NIS) of the former Soviet Union, with initial focus in the Caucasus and Central Asia. This was followed by seven years in the Balkans, initially as the USAID representative during the war in Sarajevo, Bosnia then on to Zagreb, Croatia, Belgrade, Serbia, Pristina, Kosovo and finally Kabul, Aghanistan. Before retiring, Robert worked for five years with Global Strategies Group as a Vice President for Development, closing out his 48-year career effectively managing logistics, facilities and accounts with US Federal and international agencies such as the UN and World Bank.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, August 4th fro 6-8 PM at Money & King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, Va. Roberts burial will be held later in the year at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Funeral Home:

Money & King Funeral Home

171 W. Maple Ave.

Vienna, VA

US 22180

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  1. Sandi, Was so sad to hear the news this morning. My heart goes out to you and your kids. I so enjoyed meeting your entire family at your retirement ceremony and shared quite a few stories and laughs with your lovely husband. I know how much he will be missed. Your colleagues from INR are thinking of you with love and fondness. Conny Mayer

  2. Sandi, Was so sad to hear the news this morning. My heart goes out to you and your kids. I so enjoyed meeting your entire family at your retirement ceremony and shared quite a few stories and laughs with your lovely husband. I know how much he will be missed. Your colleagues from INR are thinking of you with love and fondness. Conny Mayer

  3. Sandi: I’m so sad to hear about your loss. I did not know your husband personally but only heard great things about his work and character. I wish you and your family all the best at this difficult time. John Williams State/INR

  4. Sandi, Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved husband Bob. I worked for Bob on the USAID NIS Humanitarian Office. Bob was the go-to man for any and all problems. It was always ask Bob or get Bob Jimenez, he can do it. Bob was a unique individual who worked with and for everyone. Bob was always willing to explain or help you with any task. He was a true professional and will be missed by all. God Bless and know you and your family our in my thoughts and prayers.

  5. Sandi, Conny shared with me the sad news of Bob’s passing. I only met and conversed with him a couple times in all the years I’ve known you, but through you I KNOW he was an extraordinary man whom you will miss terribly. We can take comfort, thank God, that such separations are only physical and brief. Our love and prayers to you and all the family. Your friend, Tom

  6. Sweet Sandi and family…my heart goes out to all of you in this very sad time. He was such a special gentleman, kind and intelligent, and I am sure you will miss him more than you can describe. May God bless all of you. Sylvia

  7. Sandi Jimenez and Family, To my Dear Friend Bob – Your life is to be celebrated for the love and friendship you shared with me and so many. I will miss you, but the memories and love will always remain. God’s Blessings to the Jimenez Family Grace Burpee

  8. Sandi and the Jimenez family, Please accept my family’s condolences on the loss of your husband. My prayer is for LOVE and COMFORT to surround you during this difficult time. I have fond memories of the talks we shared on the importance of family love and you are truly loved as was Bob Jimenez.

  9. Sandi, We regret that we cannot be there to give you a hug and share memories of Bob and the joy he brought to the lives of so many and his service to our country in distant and dangerous lands. This is a time of sadness for all who knew him, but especially for you and your family, but I hope it can also be a time to celebrate Bob’s life, your many years together, and the legacy of fun, honor, and service that he bequeaths to us all. Tom and Orlene

  10. Dear Ms Jimenez, Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of your husband, my friend, colleague and exceptional person. He will always be remembered by my daughter as her beloved Godfather.


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