Robert Leslie Vereen, born June 1, 1944, in Melbourne, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. “Bob” or “Bobby” spent his childhood years growing up in Grant, Florida. Robert was one of eight children. He was preceded in death by his brothers Ronald “Buddy” Vereen, who passed away as a baby, James “Coot” Vereen, and Marlyn “Nicker” Vereen; and his sisters Betty Sue Dalton and Faye Revels. Robert was the youngest of the children after the passing of his baby brother, Buddy. He is survived by his sisters, Ila O’Neal and Archie Driggers. He married the love of his life, Connie, in 1962, after meeting her in 1959. Together they shared 63 beautiful years of marriage, building a life centered around family, and unwavering commitment. They raised their children in Fellsmere, Florida, before moving to the Grant/ Micco area in 1988. Connie preceded him in death, and we take comfort knowing they are reunited. Robert is survived by his children, Robert C. Vereen, Scott Vereen (Barbie), and Cherie Guidroz (Garett). He was a proud grandfather to Michael Vereen (Kerry), Leslie Faison (Kyle), and Linsey Durling (Jeremy), and a joyful great grandfather to Reese and Rhett. He took great pride in his family. After training at Hobart Welding School in Wabasso, Robert went on to work as a welder fabricator at Vereen & sons Welding and Atlantic Machine Works. Outside of work, he loved hunting and collecting pocketknives – he enjoyed sharing his love of hunting with his children and grandchildren. To know Robert was to know loyalty, quiet strength, and love. His presence will be deeply missed & remembered.