Walter Robert Webb, 77, of Cayce, passed away after a short illness on August 17, 2017. Bob was born in Opelika, AL on June 13, 1940 to the late James Woodrow and Rubye Long Webb. His high school days at Columbia's Eau Claire High School showed his athletic prowess, repeatedly lettering in track, football, and basketball. He graduated from USC with a BS degree in accounting. He served in the Air Force for six years, and in 1984 he and his wife Pat founded their own accounting firm, Webb and Webb, Inc. Over a span of thirty-four years, his clients grew to admire and respect him, feeling as though he was one of the family; his current clients include many third-generation individuals. His passion was duplicate bridge where he had earned the rank of Diamond Life Master. He was a member of the Columbia Bridge Club for 38 years, serving as president, treasurer, and director. Through the years he was a loyal and patient mentor to many, many newer players.

Bob is survived by his wife Patricia Lathrop Webb of the home; son Christopher Robert Webb (Lee) of Columbia; son Patrick Gordon Webb (Linda) of Collierville, TN; brother James Woodrow Webb (Trish) of Cashiers, NC; sister Carolyn Virginia Webb of Columbia; brother, John Allen "Smokey" Webb (Kathy) of Lexington, SC; and sister Rubye Bettye Pullen (David) of North Augusta, SC.

The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 o'clock, Saturday, August 26th, at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm Road Ext., Columbia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bob's favorite charity: SC Bridge Foundation, 77 Brighton Hill Road, Columbia, SC 29223.

Memories and condolences may be shared at ShivesFuneralHome.com.