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Robert Wing Sr.

1953 - 2017

Robert Wing Sr. obituary, 1953-2017, West Alexandria, OH

BORN

1953

DIED

2017

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Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center

3377 U.S. 35 E.

West Alexandria, Ohio

Robert Wing Obituary

WING, Sr., Robert L. Age 63 of Camden, Ohio passed away at his home on Wednesday April 26, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Born in Middletown, OH on October 31, 1953 he was one of 7 boys to the late Clarence A. & Gladys M. (Campbell) Wing. Bob worked for 30 years as a steel worker, and retired from ARMCO. He was a lifelong fan of the Cleveland Browns, and Cincinnati Reds. Bob enjoyed fishing, golfing, playing guitar, and throwing back a few PBR's. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by 6 brothers. Bob is survived by his wife of 40 years, Judy (Asher) Wing, whom he married on June 3, 1967: "The Favorite" daughter Libbie J. (Whitis) & Garrett Colby; daughter Carrie J. (Whitis) & Donnie Watts: son Bobby L. Wing, Jr.: 5 grandchildren: 1 great-grandchild: as well as a multitude of family members, friends, and "The Good Ole Boys". Friends are invited to join a celebration of Bob's life on Saturday June 3, 2017, from 2:00 PM - 4:00PM at the Gratis Eagle's Post # 4289- 15 W. Franklin St, Gratis, OH- Please bring a photo, stories to share, and of course have a cold one in honor of Bob. Arrangements entrusted to Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center. Online condolences www.rlcfc.com.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Apr. 30, 2017.

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May 8, 2019

I played baseball with Bob and Jay Combs in a Dayton amateur league when we were all about age 14/15. I remember both well. Sorry to hear about Bob's passing. He was a good short stop and even a better person. Prayers to the family.

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July 21, 2017

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