Robert “Bob’ Rubin, 80, of Charleston passed away on October 9, 2011 at Dunbar Care and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Harriett, and his parents, Charles and Hilda Rubin. He is also proceeded in death by his brothers, Charles Jr., Edward, John, Raymond, George, Harry, Denver “Dink” and sisters Rosie Gray, Katherine Nagy, Mary Powers.
Bob owned and operated Bob’s Exxon, with his longtime partner Kermit Hill. His quick wit and humor were known by his loyal customers.
He served as a scoutmaster to Boy Scout Troop 57 at Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene. He enjoyed his years of scouting enriching both his life and the lives of many young boys.
Bob also served his country in the United State Marine Corps. His friends and family always enjoyed his many stories from his days as a young Marine, Boy Scout leader, and service station owner. Bob also had a passion for fishing trips to Nags Head.
Surviving are his son, Bill, and wife, Judy. Daughter, Frances Pack, and husband, Mark. Granddaughters Kelly Pack and husband Michael Miller, Nikki Pack and Leslie, Candice, and Courtney Rubin. He is also survived by his brother, Fred Rubin, of Akron, Ohio.
Special thanks are extended to the staff at Dunbar Care and Rehabilitation Center and SweetBriar Assisted Living for their many days of care and attention.
Friends and family may call on Wednesday October 12, from 6 to 8 pm at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek. Service will be held on Thursday October 13, at 11:00 am at the Funeral Home with Rev. Frank Goff officiating. Committal service with military graveside rites conducted by the Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768 will follow at Graceland Memorial Park So. Charleston.
In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to Buckskin Council, Boy Scouts of America, 2829 Kanawha Blvd East, Charleston, WV 25311
Bill and Judy, we are truly sorry for your loss. You are in our family’s thoughts and prayers and may God watch over you during this difficult time.
Love and prayers,
Mike, Linda, Michell and Matthew Witt
What a great man! Always more than happy to help someone in need.I loved his sense of humor. He could make the saddest person on earth laugh.I am sure your family could’nt be more proud of him.The Lord has brought a great man to heaven.May God and peace be with the family.
Bill, Judy and Family: Sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob was a terrific friend to all of us in the neighborhhood. Growing up on Smith Road, anytime we needed anything, from car assistance to a location for the GWHS majorette fundraising car wash, Bob was always there with a friendly smile and support. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of Bob, and Kermit, when I drive by the Exxon station. Thank you for sharing him with all of us.
Bill,
I am so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry for the loss of your father Bill and Frances. He was a great man. I’m so sorry that I will not be able to attend the services, but your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Mark and Francis and Family, Bill Rubin and Family, My family always loved Bob and we had some good times together. May the Lord bless all of you at this time.
We are sorry for your loss. He was a good man,a good father and he will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
So sorry about Bob .He was a good friend to my brother and and I will always remember him and the way he joked with my kids when we came by, May God be with your family.
We had a long and fruitful life thruout our lives, grade school,Oakwood Market, Marine Corps. May you rest in peace. Semper Fi
We are so sorry to hear about Bob, our love and prayers goes out to each one of you.