Kenneth Robey Obituary

EVANS, Ga. - Mr. Kenneth Dale Robey, 78, loving husband, father and grandfather, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 2, 2011. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 3:00 pm at Trinity Baptist Church with Dr. K.C. Stevens officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Van Wert, Ohio. Mr. Robey served in the United States Navy on the US Aircraft Carrier Franklin D. Roosevelt. He earned his tool and die trade at Westinghouse Electric, and worked at General Motors for 33 years as a tool maker and group leader. While living in Florida, he was chairman of the Homeowners Committee. He also served two years as the Chairman of the 4th of July Committee in Ontario, Ohio. He was a faithful member of the First Church of God in Mansfield, Ohio, where he served as Sunday School superintendent, youth leader, served on multiple boards and committees and sang in the worship choir. After retiring to Florida, he actively served in the Venice First Church of God. His faithfulness continued for Christ when he moved to Georgia, and joined the Trinity Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elaine M. Robey of Grovetown, Georgia, a son Dennis J. Robey (Kathy) of New Carlisle, Ohio, a daughter, Darlyne G. Mathewes (John Tommy) of Augusta, Georgia, his grandchildren, Thomas D. Robey (Jessica), Mark A. Robey, and Stacy M. Robey, all of Ohio, and Carrie R. Mathewes, Susan R. Mathewes, and Michaela J. Mathewes, all of Georgia. He is also survived by his sisters in laws, Margie Robey, Marilyn Robey, Joan Sullinger, Belle Lehman (Floyd), all of Ohio, and Cara Ashbaugh (Owen), of Georgia. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Delbert Robey and Albert Robey and by his grandson, John Kenneth Mathewes. If so desired, memorials may be made to Gideons International, PO Box 140800, Nashville, TN., 37214, or to the Salvation Army Tornado Relief, PO Box 100339, Atlanta, GA., 30384. The family will receive friends at church on Wednesday from 2:00 until time of service. Please sign the guestbook and send condolences at www.plattsfuneralhome.com. Platts Funeral Home 337 North Belair Road Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com/obits The Augusta Chronicle-May 4, 2011

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle on May 4, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Robey

8 Entries

Bonnie McHenry

August 9, 2011

Dear Elaine, I am so sad to hear about my buddy, Ken. I only heard today. I am thinking about you and miss you and I will always miss Ken and the good times in Florida. Love, Bonnie McHenry

Linda Neeley

May 11, 2011

Dear Elaine and family, There are no words that can express how deeply I know your loss is, now that Kenny has finished his race here on earth. Our comfort comes from knowing this is not the end of it all and a better day does lie ahead when we all will be united again along with our Saviour Jesus Christ. I do hope you find comfort in the faith I know you have and that your days ahead are filled with fond loving memories of Kenny and the life you shared here. Love and Prayers are with you

Mel & Diana Hershey

May 7, 2011

Elaine and family, Mel & I were sorry to hear of your loss. We have such great memories of time spent with your family.
May our Lord give you comfort during this time of grief.

Larry Bailey

May 7, 2011

I worked with Kenny several years and enjoyed being around him.He lived his beliefs every day and always had a smile.I hope to see him again,in a land where we will never grow old !

Beth Richardson

May 7, 2011

Mom, Denny & Kathy, Darlyne & Tommy and all the grandkids. I am proud to know you. And I am grateful to have know Dad. My prayers are with all of you now trying to deal with your loss. Just remember you will see him again! Love Beth Richardson

Bren Highfield

May 7, 2011

Elaine, Dennis, Darlyne and grandkids....Ken was a neat and fun loving man of God. I'm sorry you've all lost him but I know you have the peace and comfort and knowing he is with the Lord he loved so much. Some day you will all be with him again and there'll be no more sorrows. Praying for you all for comfort and peace in the days ahead. Bernie & Bren (Adkins) Highfield

Shirley Bowman

May 5, 2011

Elaine and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Ken was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. My prayers and with you at this time.
Shirley Bowman

May 4, 2011

Elaine, Dennis, Kathy, Darlyne, Tommy and all the grandchildren. Your loved one was a wonderful man of God and a dear friend. I guess we are what you call extended family, but also a dear Brother in Christ. So many wonderful memories of visits with he and Elaine in Florida, visits here in Ohio. Family gatherings we shared. Ken will be missed by all, but he has now completed the journey that we all must travel. It is all in God's plan of Salvation that we talk of so often. Our prayers are with each of you, and we love and cherish the memories we have.
Keep strong because that is what Ken would want you to do as a family. Our prayers are with you. Love to each of you.
Rev. S. T. and Betty

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