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Robert Englehart Obituary

Robert Lee Englehart (Bobby Lee), passed away on January 28, 2014 at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO. He was born on February 24, 1939 in Columbia, PA. He has resided in Penrose, CO with his wife Nellie for the past 24 years. Bobby Lee was a twenty- three year veteran, spending 3 years in the Army and 20 years in the Air Force. He spent one year in Thailand during the Vietnam War. Bobby Lee is survived by his wife Nellie Englehart and six children Babette, Scot, Brian, Ray, Sheila and Hal; several grandchildren including Laurie Megan Dowiat and Joshua Dowiat; several nieces and nephews, and grand nieces and nephews. He has one living sister Ednamae Spickler. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Edna Englehart, as well as four brothers and three sisters. Bobby Lee was a member of the Free Methodist Church in Canon City, and was very active in their praise with music group. He was liked by all and loved by many. The world has lost an extraordinary talent. Bobby Lee could always find humor in times of trial. He loved so deeply that it caused him problems at times. He always wanted to fix the bad, and suffered when he couldn't. "So long Bobby until we can move in our mansion next door to Jesus. In the meantime, we will just find our own way." A Memorial Service will held at the Canon City Free Methodist Church, Friday, February 7 at 11:00am, 501 Griffin Avenue. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made to the Canon City Free Methodist Church, 501 Griffin Avenue, Canon City, CO 80121.

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Published by The Canon City Daily Record on Feb. 3, 2014.

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Jetty Deeg Gerfin

January 29, 2024

Robbie and I lived across the street from each other! We were in the same grade! He was truly a special guy who will never be forgotten! Robbie

Jetty Gerfin

January 28, 2020

Robbie lived right across the street from me on Eighth St. in Columbia, Pa. We were in the same class in school. Such a nice guy!
Jetty Gerfin
CHS. Class of 57

Jetty Gerfin

February 18, 2014

Robbie and I were neighbors growing up and we graduated the same year from Columbia High School. My deepest sympathy to you Nell and your family.
Robbie may be gone but he will never be forgotten.

Melda Englehart

February 16, 2014

May you rest in peace uncle Bobby lee. I love you so much and I miss you. I wish I could have been there with you in your last days I was looking forward to seeing you this year and our date to the reunion I will always think about you everyday. You were always there for me.

Nellie Englehart

February 14, 2014

Bobby Lee is in heaven teaching the angels how to sing, I'll be there with him when GOD calls

Dee Englehart

February 13, 2014

Rest in peace Uncle Robby. We know that you will always watch over everyone from the Heavens above.

Amanda Heathcote (Englehart)

February 13, 2014

RIP Uncle Robs. You are missed. Love you always and will never forget you!

evelynn harmes

February 7, 2014

Love You Bobby Lee! You treated me like gold and you are always in my heart.

Rod Page

February 6, 2014

Bobby Lee you will be missed my friend. Ill miss your smile and you daily jokes you were definitely one of a kind, that will be deeply missed. Loved hearin your latest song, most of all just talkin with you you and nell are very special peope an I know you've got a special place in heaven up there just for sweet people like you are, God Speed Bobby Lee till we meet again my friend.

Pat Griffith

February 6, 2014

Bobby Lee was a special person, and my memories of him will last the rest of my lifetime. He was very passionate about his favorite topics--whether it was losing weight in TOPS or bragging about his LSU Tigers! He enjoyed life here on earth and now that continues in heaven. We loved his singing while he was here, and I'm sure the angels are now doing the same. Bobby Lee, thanks for your friendship; I look forward to seeing you again when I arrive in heaven myself!

Bryan Blackmore

February 5, 2014

RIP my friend, You will be missed and thank you for the many years of laughter and being there for me when I needed someone to talk to.

February 5, 2014

for little brother

Judi and Michael Dirksen

February 5, 2014

Thank you for sharing Bobbie Lee with us. We enjoyed watching the Notre Dame football games he recorded and shared. God bless you and keep you in the palm of his hand...

February 5, 2014

You were a pleasure and a joy. I am so glad I got to meet you at Hildebrand Care Center. I just know you are praising Our Lord with your guitar now in heaven. Sabrina (one of your nurses at Hildebrand)

Barbara Hamann

February 5, 2014

I first met Bobby Lee when we attended the same TOPS group. We became friends when I started attending the Free Methodist Church in 2012. I enjoyed his music and he played a good guitar. I will miss him.

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