Robert C. “Bob” Olson, 83, went home, Saturday, November 1, to be with his heavenly Father and is now singing in the heavenly choir.
He was a member of the Briar Creek Baptist Church, where he was the choir director and assistant teacher; a Veteran of the Korean War and a life member of the VFW Post 4768 Alum Creek. He retired from Porter Properties with 35 years service.
Bob loved the outdoors, hunting and the mountains of Pocahontas County.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Merrill C. and Ethel (Pickens) Olson.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Donna McCallister Olson; sons, Robert Jr. (Betty), Tommy (Donna) and Bill (Judy); daughters, Libby (Roy) Fulks and Belinda (Blane) Barker ; brothers, Jackie and David Olson; 11 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Bob will be greatly missed by a host of friends.
Funeral service will be 11:00 am Wednesday, November 5, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Tommy Roberts and Steve Morris officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, with military graveside rites conducted by the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Tuesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768, PO Box 290, South Charleston, WV 25309.
Aunt Donna and cousins, I just found out about Uncle Bob. I am so sorry for your lost and my thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you. Uncle Bob was a good man and someone to always look up to. Not only has our family suffered a great lost but so has the whole community. One of the best times I have had is when Norma and I came out to visit and had such a good time visiting everyone. I miss all of you very much.
Aunt Donna and family, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of my dear Uncle Bob. I will always remember him – (his bottle collection-for sure!) He was a joy to be around, he had a heart of gold and my many memories was that he always happy. My Mom, Dazine, although she doesn’t remember much now-a-days, is there with you in spirit and love. My love to all of you. Debbie (and my husband, Joe)
I am sorry to learn of Bob’s passing and want to convey my deepest sympathy to the family.
Randy R. Hager
We are so sorry for the loss of a Great man and may you rest in peace.
Because I have loved life, I shall have no sorrow to die.
I have sent up my gladness on wings, to be lost in the blue of the sky.
I have run and leaped with the rain, I have taken the wind to my breast.
My cheeks like a drowsy child to the face of the earth I have pressed.
Because I have loved life, I shall have no sorrow to die.
I have kissed young love on the lips, I have heard his song to the end,
I have struck my hand like a seal in the loyal hand of a friend.
I have known the peace of heaven, the comfort of work done well.
I have longed for death in the darkness and risen alive out of hell.
Because I have loved life, I shall have no sorrow to die.
I gave a share of my soul to the world, when and where my course is run.
I know that another shall finish the task I surely must leave undone.
I know that no flower, nor flint was in vain on the path I trod.
As one looks on a face through a window, through life I have looked on God,
Because I have loved life, I shall have no sorrow to die.
im sory for your loss i new him whin i was young ,be couse of lebby,but any way im sory your old frind moon
Bob was a shining example of what a good Christian should be. His kindness and friendship to my husband through difficult times were so appreciated. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God grant you peace.
I am very sorry for your loss……I know what a close family you are…….please take comfort in each other and your many memories until time brings you peace
Aunt Donna and family sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you and keep you strong love you Dwight
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We just saw Bobby and Donna at a restaurant about two weeks ago. I pray that the Lord will help you through this hard time and know that you are in our prayers and our thoughts.