West Columbia – Robert "Bob" K. Moxon, M.D. died on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at age 96.

Dr. Moxon was born in West Collingswood, New Jersey on December 12, 1918, the son of Leslie B. and Marguerite Kerwin Moxon. He was reared primarily in Philadelphia and received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1943. He completed his residency at the US Naval Hospital in Philadelphia and began his 20 year service in the US Navy.

On March 4, 1944 Bob married Barbara M. Wischan in Philadelphia and soon after was assigned to a beachmaster unit with Amphibious Forces during the invasion of Okinawa. He served as the ship's doctor on the USS Piedmont during the occupation of Japan.

After the War he attended the University Of Pennsylvania Graduate School Of Medicine and became Board certified in internal medicine in 1952 and recertified in 1974. He was elected a Fellow of the American College of Physicians in 1957.

During the remainder of his Navy career, he served on the USS Grand Canyon with the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean, as Chief of Outpatient Service at Tripler Army Hospital in Hawaii and Chief of Medical Service at the Naval Hospitals in Annapolis, Maryland and Portsmouth, Virginia.

Retiring from the Navy with the rank of Captain in 1963 he became Director of Medical Education at Columbia Hospital, and in 1966 joined the late Dr. Izard Josey in the practice of internal medicine, later with the late Dr. James Owens and Dr. J. Richard Allison III, retiring in 1987. He was a gentle, caring and dedicated doctor - much loved and respected by his patients.

He was a member of AMA, SC Medical Society, Columbia Medical Society and the Torch Club.

After retiring he served as consultant in internal medicine for Medicare utilization in the South Carolina Professional Review Organization, as an expert witness for Social Security Disability, and taught health topics at the Columbia Shepherd's Center, where he was a member of its Board of Directors.

He published a number of medical/historical articles in the New England Journal of Medicine, as well as in the Proceedings and Naval History of the U.S. Naval Institute. He frequently contributed Letters to the Editor of The State Newspaper on a variety of topics. He was 93 when the last one was published.

Growing beautiful and unusual geraniums was a lifelong hobby appreciated by all who saw his beautiful window boxes. He loved wood working and made very fine furniture for many family members. A woodworking project was always in progress. His wooden tissue boxes were a particular specialty and every family member is proud to have several. He loved words and how they were used. A large and well-worn dictionary was always close at hand.

Barbara and Bob met while singing in the Chorale at the University of Pennsylvania and music was a very important part of their lives. They both sang in the Choir at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Columbia for 35+ years. Bob worshiped regularly at St. Paul's well into his 90s.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 67 years, Barbara, who died in 2011. He was also predeceased by his only sibling, L. Neil Moxon of Philadelphia, and his son, Christopher K. Moxon of Nashville, Tennessee in 2003.

Bob is survived by his son, Pete (Mary Ann) Moxon of Williamsburg, Virginia, and his daughter, Laurel (Arthur) Suggs of Columbia, SC. He is survived by four grandchildren and five great grandchildren who all dearly loved him, Hunter (Amanda) Suggs and Caroline (Walks) Milliken of Columbia, Julie (Rob) Tyler of Groton, Massachusetts and David Moxon of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His great grandchildren are Hannah Suggs, William Milliken and Mae Walker Milliken of Columbia and Brody and Colin Tyler of Groton, Massachusetts.

The memorial service for Dr. Robert K. Moxon will be held 2 o'clock, Saturday, April 4th, at the graveside in Greenlawn Memorial Park, 7100 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia with Rev. Dr. Tony Metze officiating. The committal of Dr. and Mrs. Moxon will follow. Full military honors will be rendered by the US Navy.

The family extends its deep thanks to the many loving caregivers at Laurel Crest Retirement Center. Bob and Barbara made their home at Laurel Crest in 2000 and were very grateful for all it offered them and the wonderful care they received.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1715 Bull St., Columbia, SC 29201. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.