Robert Mitchell McPherson
Born on November 19, 1959 in Eau Gallie, FloridaPassed on April 11, 2026 in Palm Bay, Florida
Robert Mitchell McPherson, 66, died on April 11, 2026 at Palm Bay Hospital in Palm Bay, Florida. He was a true Florida native being born and raised in Eau Gallie (now Melbourne), Florida. He loved fishing in ponds, lakes, rivers and the ocean, and enjoying the outdoors, including backpacking in Yosemite National Park and hiking the hills of Appalachian Ohio. He loved all animals, from his little Jack Russell Terrier Lacy to nurturing his baby cockatoo by bottle feeding it. Robert enjoyed reading immensely, especially by authors Edgar Allan Poe and Steven King. His book collection was impressive. He was an original heavy-metal head. Black Sabbath was his favorite band growing up but his genres evolved as he did. He had a long career as a quality inspector with L3Harris and was a trusted and loyal employee. He lived in California in his early adult years, then moved to Ohio where he realized he was not built for the cold. So back to Florida he went, where he was preceded in death by his true love Sara; wife of 34 years. Sara filled his life with great home cooking, children, grandchildren and finally a great grand baby. They traveled to Colorado and Tennessee and met Sara’s sisters. They all shared mutual admiration and good times. Robert impacted his sister Sharon’s life profoundly by making it possible for reunification of her oldest child, Kristin. It would not have been possible if not for Robert. Also allowing another man to raise his boy as his own was a hard decision but one he did for the best welfare of his precious child at the time. Robert also was Sara’s main care giver at her end of life and she and her family members were truly grateful for his commitment to her care. Both Robert and Sara McPherson are sorely missed yet are a match made in heaven still.
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Robert is survived by his sons Christopher Juricak (Jennifer Antaloci) of Palm Bay, Florida and Christopher McPherson of Atwater, Ohio; grandchildren Ethan Juricak and Austin (Risa) Juricak both of Palm Bay, Florida, and Payton Rice of Manassas, Virginia; sister Sharon McPherson (Steve) of Grants Pass, Oregon, and brother Bill Kasch of San Diego, California. Robert was uncle to his sister Sharon’s 4 sons: Josh Spagel, Justin Spagel, Russell Spagel & Andy Spagel and daughters Kristin Polidoro & Casarah Spagel. He leaves behind his great nephews Joshua, Keenan, Anthony, Nathaniel, Kadin, Khoury, Braden & Cameron. As well as great nieces Cheyanne, Madison, Josalyn, & Trinity. Robert grew up with lots of family from Ohio, Maryland, Alabama and Florida. Now it extends across the country to Colorado, California & Oregon. He is always and forever dearly beloved.
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Gathering of Family: A private gathering of his family members will take place at Robert’s favorite place in the world, Yosemite National Park, later this year.
