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Robert "Bob" Martin
Eley
Robert "Bob" Martin Eley, 68, passed away July 31, 2018. He was born on
November 18, 1949 in Greenville. He was preceded in death by his
father, Richard Alonzo, in 2010 and his mother, Joan Irene, in March
2018.
He was married in 1972 to Marian Louise (Schwarz) Eley. He had two sons
and daughters-in-law, Robert Bradley and Treva Eley of Richmond,
Indiana, and Scott Thomas and Ashley Eley of Waynesville, Ohio, that he
loved more than they knew. His other pride and joys in his life were
his two grandsons, Evan Bradley Eley and Dorian Alonzo Eley. He also
leaves behind his loving brother, Doug and wife Jane, and their two
girls, Jessica and husband Craig Campbell, and Erin and husband Luis
Garceley who all live in Texas. He enjoyed spending time with them
during the winter and visiting the Southwest. He also had many cousins
and friends around the country that were dear to him. He also leaves
behind many wonderful friends from Go-Karting, raising rabbits, and
drinking coffee. He was a good friend of Bill W. for 32 years. His
loving dog, Max, will miss the many golf carts rides they enjoyed.
Robert attended New Madison High School, graduating in 1968. He
recently enjoyed attending his fiftieth class reunion and remembering
his past. He enjoyed wearing his bright red, white, and blue bibs to
the Tri-Village Patriot basketball games for the past few years. He
raced go-karts all over the country for many years. Many Christmas
vacations with his family were spent at Daytona Beach at his races. He
achieved his goal of becoming National WKA Go-Kart Champion in his
racing class in 1990.
After racing, he then joined his wife showing Netherland Dwarf Rabbits
all over the country. Another goal of his was achieved when, in 1996
and 1997, they were ANDRC National Quality and Points Champions. Also,
adding to his goals met, they were Best of Breed Netherland Dwarf
rabbit at the National ANDRC show in 2000 and Best of Breed at the
National ARBA show in 2002.
He was a member of the New Madison United Methodist Church, Greenville
Masonic Lodge, American Legion of New Madison, Ohio State Netherland
Dwarf Club, American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA), and the
American Netherland Dwarf Club (ANDRC).
He earned a mechanic's license after High School. He was self employed
for awhile operating a Union 76 and then the Sohio service stations in
New Madison. Later, he retired after working for 25 years as a rural
mail carrier out of the Medway, Ohio Post Office.
In Lieu of flowers the family wishes that a donation be given to the
New Madison United Methodist Church, 149 N. Main Street, New Madison,
Ohio 45346, New Madison American Legion, 242 Fayette Street, New
Madison, Ohio 45346 or to State of the Heart Care, 1350 N. Broadway,
Greenville, Ohio 45331.
A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at 12 PM on
Saturday, August 11, 2018 at the New Madison United Methodist Church,
149 N. Main Street, New Madison with Pastor David Richey and Pastor
Carol Duffield officiating. Burial will follow in Greenmound Cemetery,
New Madison.
Family and friends may visit Saturday from 10 AM until the time of the
service at 12 PM at the church..
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.Tributefuneralhomes.com
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