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Robert Grandstaff Obituary
ZANESVILLE: Robert E. "Bob" Grandstaff Jr., age 61, of Zanesville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 29, 2011 at Good Samaritan Hospital.
He was born in Zanesville, the son of the late Robert Grandstaff Sr. and Mary Ellen Elson Grandstaff. He worked at Gould Battery and Longaberger, was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church,and served our country and protected our freedom in the United States Navy. Bob enjoyed playing his guitar, fishing, his mustang car, remodeling and construction of homes. He was an avid Ohio State fan and collector of Ohio State Memorabilia.
He is survived by his wife, Sara Flick-Grandstaff; three daughters, Brenda Jo (Edward) Jenkins, Michelle Marie (Tracy) Fritter and Laurie Ann (Craig) Smith all of Zanesville; one brother, Ronald "Butch" (Margie) Grandstaff of Zanesville; two sisters, Deloris "Dee" Huhn and Donna (Robert) McFee of Zanesville; five grandchildren, Wesley, Ashley, Dawn, Ali and Lathan; three great grandchildren, Zailor, Kyrie and Mailee; mother-in-law, Carol Flick of Galion, OH; sister and brother-in-law, Dr. John and Jill Ginder of Plymouth, MI; and several nieces and nephews, Rodney, Randy and Donna Huhn, Rick, Rob and Brookdeeann McFee, Doug, Jessica Grandstaff, Jared and Jordan Ginder; and the mother of his children, Sally Grandstaff.
In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by brother-in-law, Ray Huhn.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2011 from 2-4 and 6-8 at THE SNOUFFER FUNERAL HOME, 1150 W. MILITARY RD., ZANESVILLE. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, September 2, 2011 at the St. John's Lutheran Church Market and 7th Zanesville with Rev. Mark Combs officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery with full military graveside rites by Gorge Selsam VFW Post 1058 Zanesville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, 428 Moxahala Ave., Zanesville, OH 43701.
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Boyd Grandstaff
November 15, 2017
Condolences
Jayna DiGenova
September 5, 2011
Sara,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. You will be in my thoughts and prayers!
Jayna DiGenova
Rick and Janie Jenkins
September 1, 2011
Our Condolences.
Connie Smith
September 1, 2011
Butch and family, so sorry for your loss.
Will keep you in our prayers.
Connie, Kenny, Phil Smith
kathy mchenry
August 31, 2011
sorry about your lost he was fun.
Tom Taylor
August 31, 2011
So sorry for your loss to the entire family.
Tom Taylor
Melissa Wakeley
August 31, 2011
Sara, I am so sorry you have lost Bob, my prayers are with you and the family, if you need anything give me a call, Melissa Wakeley
Katrina Derry
August 31, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss Sara. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Monk and Linnie Smith
August 31, 2011
We are so sorry Bobby is gone, he will be missed by all that knew and loved him, our prayers are with you and your family.
Monk and Linnie Smith
Bill & Jeane Spangler
August 31, 2011
Dear Family, We were so sorry to hear of Bob passing.. Please know you are in our Thoughts and Prayers at this difficult time. With Deepest Sympathy, Bill & Jeane Spangler
Wayne Markel
August 31, 2011
Please accept our condolences on the death of Bob. I grew up with he and Ronnie. My parents were Harry and Dorothy Markel and we lived on Orchard St and finally on Underwood and Fountain Square.
August 31, 2011
Sally and girls, So sorry for your loss. Keep all those wonderful memories close to your heart. Deena and John Alford
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