In the autumn of 2018, the community of Greenwood, Mississippi, marked the passing of Robert Lee Wash. Born on April 19, 1957, Mr. Wash, a Black male, was known affectionately to friends and family as 'Piggy.' His life came to a close on Monday, October 15, 2018, in Greenwood. He was 61 years old at the time of his death.
Originally from Brandon, Mississippi, Robert Lee Wash spent his formative years in the Westland Heights Community.
It was there that he cultivated a passion for basketball, a sport in which he would excel at Brandon's Carter High School and later at Jackson State University. His athletic abilities brought him a measure of local and statewide recognition. Following his college years, he embarked on a career in law enforcement, serving with the Mississippi Highway Patrol.
Details regarding the specific circumstances of his death are not available in public online sources. There is no information to suggest that his death was the result of foul play, and consequently, there are no reports of any arrests or named suspects in connection with his passing. His obituary remembers a life marked by his love for his family and his early athletic achievements.
