Robert “Bob” Meikle
Dad, you’ve been looking for your obituary for 50 years, this one’s for you.
Robert Gordon “Bob” Meikle, 83, of Alum Creek went home to be with his father Saturday, October 22, 2016 at CAMC Memorial after a long illness.
He was a retired insulator from Union Carbide / Rhone Poulenc and was a member of the Alum Creek Church of Christ. Bob served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War and was discharged with rank Corporal.
He was predeceased by his parents, Archie and Chalcie Meikle; siblings, Elva Clark, Marie Ernest, America Green, Reba Harman, Opal Kitchen, Eva Priestley, Grace Roberts, Hazel Ruby and Parker, Delmer, Carl and Lenzy Wilmer Meikle.
Bob is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lucy; son, Mark (Julie) Meikle; daughter, Dee Smith; brother, Tom (Audrey) Meikle; sister, Phyllis (Cal) DeBord; 5 grandchildren, Sarah (Evan) Coger, Cala (Martin) Grude, Zachary Meikle, Savannah Runyan and Jaydon Smith; 4 great grandchildren, Georgia Kate Coger, Beau Parker Coger, Brady Martin Grude, Gunner Meikle Grude, and great grandson, Eli Bennett Meikle on the way; and many wonderful nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service will be 12 noon Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Ministers Joseph Watts and Richard Runyan officiating. Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Memorial Park with military graveside rites conducted by the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
The family would like to express a special thank to Susie Holstein for her tender care during Bob’s illness and to Dr. Scott Smith for providing medical care above and beyond his duty.
Sending our deepest condolences to Lucy and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
I’m so sorry to hear about Bob. I worked with him down Institute. He will be missed.
Our most sincere condolences and best wishes for the family in this trying time …
The loss of someone we love is never easy. Rest assured in the promise that we can meet again one day soon. I love this family so much. Too many funny memories to mention. Bob could always make you laugh. And to this day I can hear Lucy saying “Bob you ort not have done that”. LOL I’ve fought a good fight, I’ve kept the faith, Amazing Grace has won the race. Rest In Peace sweet man. Much love to the family.
Uncle Bob was a special person. He always had a smile on his face and he had a great laugh. He loved the Lord and his family with all his heart. When you would go visit, he would always show you pictures of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was very proud of them. He was a good Uncle and I loved him very much. I hope that I can model he and Lucy’s relationship, 63 years of friendship and marriage is one that is unheard of today. He loved Lucy with all his heart. Aunt Lucy I’m so sorry you have lost Uncle Bob but I know you are comforted that he is with the Lord and no longer feeling pain. I love you very much.
Sincerest condolences and prayers for the family.
May the love of family and friends comfort you during these difficult days, my most heartfelt condolences.
I also want to share a beautiful scripture that gives us much hope and personal comfort. Acts 24:15 “And I have hope toward God, which hope these men also look forward to, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.” Imagine that day when all our loved ones are brought back to life through a resurrection and we can embrace them again. How we long for that truly special day so close at hand.
Dear Uncle Bob-I was so glad to spend and little time with you on your last day. You have been a inspiration to me our whole lives. Your entire family is a wonderful testimony to a wonderful man.
Dear Aunt Lucy-You were such a good wife and friend to Bob from the beginning to the end.He was a lucky man to have you in his life. I am so sorry to not be with you at the funeral but I will be back to spend some time with you soon. We love you.
Bob and Lucy- thanks for being second parents to me and many other young people and first class parents and grandparents to your kids and grandkids. We all think you were/are awesome.