Robert C. Neason

Robert C. Neason, Sr. 89 of Grafton passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2005, at Grafton City Hospital. He was born September 12, 1915 in Grafton a son of the late Louis J. and Gertrude A. Tiegh Neason. He was a retired civilian employee with the Department of the Army and was a Command Sergeant Major in the U.S. Army serving in Okinawa and the occupation of Japan and Korea. Mr. Neason was a member of the St. Augustine Catholic Church, Elks Lodge # 308 and the Knights of Columbus. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife; Maxine Duckworth Neason, four brothers, three sisters and a daughter-in-law; Betsy-Ann Neason.

Mr. Neason is survived by a son and daughter-in-law; Robert C. and Sammi Neason, Jr. of Grafton, a daughter and son-in-law; Judith Ann and Gene Machniak of Westland, MI, four granddaughters; Debra Lee Wright of Grafton, Christina Kelly and Elizabeth Machiniak of Westland, MI and Catherine Bruning of New Boston, MI, a grandson, Robbie D. Neason of Grafton, six great-grandchildren; Nathaniel Wright, Katlyn Wright, Megan Kelly, Cory Kelly, Madison Kelly, Evelyn Machniak and two step-great-grandchildren; Curtis Glover and Elitea Gower.

Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 8, 2005 at the St. Augustine Catholic Church, Grafton, with Father Ronald Prechtl, Celebrant. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the Bartlett Funeral Home from 6-9 p.m. Thursday evening. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.bartlettfunerals.com.