Robert "Bob" S. Beach, 80, of Salisbury, and formerly of Delmar, died Saturday, October 11, 2008 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. He was born on a farm August 3, 1928 in Delmar, a son of the late Joseph I. And Lettie Melson (Goslee) Beach. Bob, as he was affectionately known to his family and friends, received his education at Delmar High School. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He joined DuPont at Seaford in 1946 and advanced through Textile, Staple, Drawtwist, Spinning, Polymer and the Salt House, to his most recent assignment of Power Services Operator. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 8276 of Delmar and a long time member of Salisbury Elks Lodge #817. He is survived by a sister, Peggy Beach Ward of Seaford; 2 brothers, Howard S. Beach and his wife, Jean of Selbyville and Clifford M. Beach and his wife Phyllis of Delmar. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Violet Beach, a sister, Betty Beach Brickhouse, 2 brothers, Joseph Douglas Beach and James Donald Beach, who passed as an infant and a brother-in-law, Fred Ward. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at Short Funeral Home, 13 E. Grove Street, Delmar, where family and friends may call from 10:00 to 11:00. The Reverend Marsha Carpenter will officiate. Interment will follow the service at Springhill Memory Gardens in Hebron. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.