Robert Andrews

Robert Lee Andrews, Jr.

Saint Johns

Robert Lee Andrews, Jr., age 60, of Saint Johns, died Sunday September 13, 2015 at Sparrow hospital in Lansing after a long hard fought battle with cancer.

Lee, as he was known by with family and friends, was born in Carson City on March 25, 1955, the son of Robert and Margie Andrews. He graduated from Ithaca High School in 1973, and went on to graduate with honors from Michigan State University with a bachelor's degree in construction management. 

He met his beloved wife, Mary-Ellen Breasbois, of Merril l and they were married in 1976. Mary passed earlier this year on May 5th after many years of battling cancer.

Lee and Mary had two sons, Adam and Wayne, who were their entire world. He coached his sons in wrestling all while they were growing up, and always made time to attend all of their sporting events. 

Bob, as he was better known by to most of his business associates, was an extremely hard working and successful business owner of over 25 years. He started Andrews Materials Testing Services, a construction materials testing company,  back in 1989, and continued to work hard at the success of his company right up till his passing. 

He was a self made, hard working man who dedicated his life to providing for his family. Though he spent much of his time with his family and at work, he always made time for two of his favorite hobbies, deer hunting and fishing, which he continued to enjoy with his sons as they got older. 

Lee is survived by his two boys, Adam Andrews and Wayne (Stacey) Andrews; brother John Andrews; sister Scharie (Paul) Mallory; and sister Paulette (Mark) Berry. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Mary whom he cherished.

Funeral services will be held at Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca at 12 pm on Friday, September 18th, 2015. Father Andrzej Boroch will be officiating the funeral services with interment to follow at the Essex Township Cemetery. Visitations will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.  and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 17th at Barden's. Memorial contributions may be made to the Robert Lee Andrews, Jr. Living Trust. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.