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Carl Veith Obituary
GALLIPOLIS — Carl R. "Bob" Veith, 76, of Gallipolis, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, at Holzer Senior Care.
He was born Aug. 22, 1939, in Cheshire, son of the late John and Dorothy (Fife) Veith.
Carl was a member of Addison Freewill Baptist Church. He graduated from Kyger Creek High School in 1957 and served in U.S. Army. He deeply loved his church, and enjoyed antiquing and will deeply miss his flea market buddies. Carl retired from GKN after 35 years of service in the maintenance department.
Carl is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sandy Veith; three sons, Keith (Kathy) Veith, of Gallipolis, Kelly (Subina) Veith, of Gallipolis, and Joe (Tess) Veith, of Point Pleasant; daughter Julie (Jamie) Harris, of Gallipolis; seven grandchildren: Jason (Sara) Veith, Justin Veith, Eric Veith, Sarah (Will) Barcus, Jill Veith, Grace Harris and Carson Harris; two great-grandchildren, Avery Barcus and Quinn Veith; and one sister, Dorothy Leach, of Cheshire.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Don Leach.
Services will be 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, at Addison Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Rick Barcus officiating. Burial will follow in Gravel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Willis Funeral Home between 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016. There will be military rites provided at the cemetery by the Gallia County Funeral Detail.
Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.
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Memories and Condolences
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Terry Hughes
January 25, 2016
So Sorry tho hear this, Carl was a good man. I worked with him for many years at Federal Mogul.
Rief Herman
January 25, 2016
Prayers for the family during this time of grief. I never talked to Carl where I didn't come away feeling better. He always had a kind word or funny little story. Rest in peace, brother Carl.
Jeanie Hively
January 25, 2016
So, sorry to hear of Carl's passing. My late husband, Joe Hively, worked with Carl for many years. We always enjoyed visiting with Carl at the flea market.
Jewell Arrowood
January 24, 2016
Dear sandy my heart goes out to you! he's in Gods kingdom now.
Patty Pugh
January 23, 2016
So sorry for your loss
Keith Sheets
January 23, 2016
May nothing but peace be in your hearts and fond memories prevail in the future. It was an honor and prividlige to have served and worked with Carl. God bless to the family.
Larry and Janet Rathburn
January 23, 2016
You are in a better place looking down on us today, would have been nice to have spent more time together.
Donald Hampshire
January 22, 2016
Dear Sandy and Family, Shauna and I send our heartfelt condolences to to you and your family. Keeping you in our prayers. We have special memories of how close Bobby held his family. LOVE, Don amd Shauna.
Debbie Hornsby
January 22, 2016
You all will be in my prayers. May God grant you all peace & comfort. Carl was a wonderful man and will be very missed. He always wore a smile :-)
Mia Patterson
January 22, 2016
So sorry for your loss Kelly & joe . And rest of family ! Thoughts and prayers to you all !
Marc Vanco
January 22, 2016
I had the opertuniy to work with both Carl and Keith at GKN. Carl was a jolly spirit who will be missed.
Mary Oiler
January 22, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of Mr.Veith's passing, I have known the family for many years and they are all wonderful people... May God be with all of you in the days ahead..Mary Russell Oiler Gallipolis, Ohio.
Mike and Kelly Wells
January 22, 2016
Sending love to the Veith family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Martha and Tonie Fortner
January 22, 2016
sorry for your loss
JIM & JOYCE ANN LESKY & FAMILY
January 22, 2016
COUSIN BOB IS ENJOYING ETERNITY IN HEAVEN AS WE ALL HOPE TO ONE DAY
HIS LIFE HAS BEEN A BLESSING TO ALL WHO KNEW HIMWE SEND GOD'S FOREVER LOVE AND OUR PRAYERS TO THE VEITH AND HARRIS FAMILIES...
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