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Robert Wilkey Obituary

WILKEY Robert A. Wilkey, age 85, born March 29, 1927; went home to the Lord Friday, September 21, 2012. He was a retired civil service employee and Air Force Reserve master sergeant. Mr. Wilkey was a long-time member of Reeb-Hosack Baptist Church. He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Marie, parents Robert and Onallie, brother James, sisters Verna, Mattie Saunders, and Barbara Boyd. He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Janie and Roy Elliott; granddaughter, Cindy Grady; great-grandson, Michael Grady; great-granddaughter, Janae Zellner; brother, Ronald (Tereasa); sisters, Katherine Williams, Alice Jones and Peggy (Mack) Price; sister-in-law, Betty Wilkey of Boston, MA; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and very dear friends. Celebration of life service 12Noon Friday, September 28, 2012 at the Reeb-Hosack Community Baptist Church, 258 Hosack St., Dr. John S. Little, Pastor, officiating. The family will receive friends at the church Friday, 11 a.m. until the start of service. Interment in Green Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 24 to Sep. 25, 2012.

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Rev. James Herron

September 20, 2020

Rest I peace my dear brother.

November 5, 2012

What a good man he was. Fun loving and very knowledgable. God Bless your family

September 29, 2012

To the family; may God bless and comfort you during this time of sorrow.

Sadie and Lorraine Richardson

September 29, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gina Stubbs

September 28, 2012

To the Wilkey family, our hearts and prayers goes out to the family. Mr Wilkey was a great neighbor to Ricardo and I, he will be missed.

Ruby Herron

September 28, 2012

Cindy,may the love, prayers and support of others who knew your grandfather help you and your family through this difficult time.Keep looking to the Hills.

September 27, 2012

Wilkey Family,
Our thoughts and prayers will always be with you.God bless you in your time of sorrow.
The Butler and Brown Families

Mamie (Combs)Brown

September 27, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

September 26, 2012

MSgt Wilkey was a true military professional.
He knew his business and always helped anyone who did not. Wish the Air Force had more like him. I enjoyed working with and serving with him. God Bless.
Charles Bright,Lt Col (retired)

John & Peggy Dawson

September 26, 2012

My condolences to the Family of Bob Wilkey.

Portia Pulsifer

September 26, 2012

Bob was a true friend and dedicated volunteer to the emergency management community for many, many years. I enjoyed chatting with him, especially hearing him talk about his family. I will certainly miss him.

Frazier Dancy

September 26, 2012

I did not know Mr Wilkey but when listening to the airways (AMATEUR RADIO)he is very well spoken of, I must say I am very sorry for the loss and sorry I did not know the man he was

N8CEW Ypsilanti

James Keyes

September 26, 2012

To the family, James and Lisa Keyes would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy in the passing of Mr Bob Wilkey, may the lord keep you in this difficult time and always.

Howard Oren

September 26, 2012

Bob Was a good neighbor and friend he will be missed in the neighborhood.

James Elliott

September 26, 2012

Mr. Wikley you were alwasy one of my father figures growing up and someone I have always admired because of the powerful infulence you projected it was always fun to watch you on your ham radio, I shall never forget your stories and the positive attitude you conveyed on life. I thank you for allowing us young men to call you Bob.

Reverend James Herron

September 25, 2012

May the family rest in the knowledge that Bob loved the Lord and the Lord loves him. God is faithful and will take care of your sorrow. May His peace comfort all of you.

V. Harris

September 25, 2012

He & Marie kept in touch with me long after the passing of Jim. They both were kind, thoughtful Christians. "Absent in body is present with the LORD" Cindy & family we hold you up in pray. L&P

V. Harris

September 25, 2012

Bob & Marie kept in touch with me long after the passing of Jim. They both were kind, thoughtful Christians. "Absent in body is present with the LORD". Cindy & family we hold you up in pray. L&P

Rita Smith

September 25, 2012

To all of Bob's family I share your sorrow in his passing, he will be greatly missed. A great friend and neighbor,and community worker. Now he has gone to his well deserved rest with the Lord.

ED ARENSBERG

September 25, 2012

TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS...BOB AND I WERE FRIENDS FOR QUITE A TIME...I WAS THE
ACTIVE DUTY TECH ADVISOR TO HIS COMM FLIGHT AT RICKENBACKER FOR SIX YEARS...
HE WAS A FINE AIRMAN AND FRIEND...HE WILL
BE MISSED BY MANY...

Alice Carter

September 25, 2012

REST IN HEAVEN.

September 25, 2012

Mr. Wilkey was a very sweet and loving man. He loved everyone who he came encounter with. He and His late wife Marie were great friends of my Grandmother (Minnie Bell Early) I will miss seeing him come to Bob Evans on Saturday Mornings.
Ashley Evans and Family

Uncle Donnie and his wife and kids with Uncle Bobby at Christmas last year.

maura haslam

September 25, 2012

A great man has left us. We will miss you dearly. We love you!

Herb

September 25, 2012

Sincere and Heartfelt Condolences from Art Rankin & Family.

Ronnika Wilkey

September 25, 2012

I'm trusting God to mend my broken heart. I love and mkiss you so much! What a guy!

Michael Swaney

September 25, 2012

Bob was a generous, outgoing and kind friend who will be greatly missed by those who knew him.

Michael Swaney

September 25, 2012

Bob was a generous, kind and friendly person and will be greatly missed by those who knew him.

DEBRA EVANS

September 25, 2012

MR. WILKEY WAS A VERY NICE
MAN HE AND MARIE WAS A VERY
DEAR FRIEND OF MY MOM (MINNIE)
HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED.

DEBBIE EVANS

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