Mr. Kenneth Dale Robey, 78, loving husband, father and grandfather, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 2, 2011.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 3:00 pm at Trinity Baptist Church with Dr. K.C. Stevens officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Van Wert, Ohio.
Mr. Robey served in the United States Navy on the US Aircraft Carrier Franklin D. Roosevelt. He earned his tool and die trade at Westinghouse Electric, and worked at General Motors for 33 years as a tool maker and group leader. While living in Florida, he was chairman of the Homeowners Committee. He also served two years as the Chairman of the 4th of July Committee in Ontario, Ohio.
He was a faithful member of the First Church of God in Mansfield, Ohio, where he served as Sunday School superintendent, youth leader, served on multiple boards and committees and sang in the worship choir. After retiring to Florida, he actively served in the Venice First Church of God. His faithfulness continued for Christ when he moved to Georgia, and joined the Trinity Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elaine M. Robey of Grovetown, Georgia, a son Dennis J. Robey (Kathy) of New Carlisle, Ohio, a daughter, Darlyne G. Mathewes (John “Tommy”) of Augusta, Georgia, his grandchildren, Thomas D. Robey (Jessica), Mark A. Robey, and Stacy M. Robey, all of Ohio, and Carrie R. Mathewes, Susan R. Mathewes, and Michaela J. Mathewes, all of Georgia. He is also survived by his sisters in laws, Margie Robey, Marilyn Robey, Joan Sullinger, Belle Lehman (Floyd), all of Ohio, and Cara Ashbaugh (Owen), of Georgia.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Delbert Robey and Albert Robey and by his grandson, John Kenneth Mathewes.
If so desired, memorials may be made to Gideons International, PO Box 140800, Nashville, TN., 37214, or to the Salvation Army Tornado Relief, PO Box 100339, Atlanta, GA., 30384.
The family will receive friends at church on Wednesday from 2:00 until time of service.