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Robert Urey Obituary
He was born on January 9, 1928 to the late Clarence and Mabel (Donnelson) Urey. He worked for Hellers later known as Simonds Tool Company for 45 years before retiring. Robert was a member of the Salvation Army of Coshocton, volunteered for over 10 years serving food around the holidays to families in need, he loved to watch horse harness racing at the fairgrounds, always enjoyed the firework displays, enjoyed attending parades, fishing and working on cars, playing cards especially Skibo and Uno, enjoyed playing Bingo, and putting puzzles together.
He is survived by his ex-wife, Mary Urey whom he was married to for 36 years; son, Robert W. Urey of Canton; daughter, Marian (Clyde) Franklin of Coshocton; seven grandchildren, Geno Franklin, Wanda Brink, Sandy Tarman, Lauren Urey, Justin Urey, Derek Lee Urey, and Dustin James Urey; four great grandchildren, David, Kassidy and Trinity Tarman, and Johnnie Casser.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Johnnie Allen Urey; two brothers, George W. Urey and John Allen Urey; and sister, Catheryn Urey.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 19, 2010 at the Salvation Army with Willis Pigman officiating, music will begin at 9:30 a.m. and services will begin at 10:00 a.m. The family will receive friends after the service from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Salvation Army. Per Robert's wishes a cremation will take place.
In lieu of flower, memorial donations can be made in Robert's memory to the Salvation Army, 219 N. 4th Street, Coshocton, Ohio 43812 or this holiday season, please donate to any of the Salvation Army kettles.
An online memorial can be viewed at:
www.given-dawsonfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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jackie meredith
November 19, 2010
Marian and Sandy and Wanda and Gino I am so sorry for your loss
November 19, 2010
Marion and family Sorry about your loss.. May god be with u and your family through this time of sorrow.
Edna Gardner Coshocton, Ohio
Cindy Cosmar
November 18, 2010
Sorry for your loss.
MICHELLE HOLMES HOUGH
November 18, 2010
TO THE UREY FAMILY ROBERT WILL BE MISSED HE WAS WELL KNOWN I REMBER HIM FROM THE S ARMY WHERE I USED TO GO FOR MANY YEARS AND I ALSO KNOWN HIM FROM PLAYING BINGO MY THOUGHS AND PRAYS GO OUT TO YOU.
StoneKap Productions
November 17, 2010
Derek,
We are all very sorry to hear of your grandpa's passing, he sounds like he was a great guy. May you and your family seek hope, live in faith, remember you are loved and may you find peace and rest. Derek you are a blessing to all of us and we would like you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
-Your family at StoneKap
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