Robert D. Wriston, 70

MILLSBORO - Robert D. Wriston of Millsboro son of Nanny Beatrice (Arthur) Wriston and Clyde Osington Wriston died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007, in Lewes Convalescent Center, Lewes. He was 70.

Mr. Wriston was born in Beckley, W.Va. and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School.

He loved to sing and excelled with his talent, inning television and radio competitions.

After moving to Delaware, he joined the Wilmington Brandywiners musical group where he sang in the musical "The Student Prince."

He was employed by Delmarva Power Co. as a power equipment operator, retiring in 1990.

He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

Mr. Wriston was preceded in death by four sons, Steven, Ralph, Rodger and Russell.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Patricia (Smith) Wriston; two daughters, Robin Wriston of West Grove, Pa. and Shannon Crockett of Seffner, Fla.; one son, Robert A. Wriston of Ocean City, Md.; a sister Linda Hicks of Alabama; two brothers, Richard of Beckley, W.Va. and Neal of Ohio; three granddaughters, Jessica Grenier of Newark, and Bailey and Mackenzie Crockett of Seffner, Fla.; and a grandson, Shaun Wriston of Millsboro.

Robert is in the hands of our Lord and at peace. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Services will be private.

Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.