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Bob Eli Obituary
Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2025 at Dogwood Funerals & Cremations of Crofton with Bro. Butch McKnight officiating. Burial will follow in Macedonia Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the funeral hour. Dogwood Funerals & Cremations of Crofton is in charge of the arrangements.
A native of Crofton, KY he was born June 14, 1941 the son of the late Clarence Thomas Eli and Hazel Morgan Eli. He was a member of the Eagles, The Classic Cruisers and the Teamsters.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: James Eli and Jack Eli; and his sisters: Dorothy Eli and Josephine Eli.
Survivors include his wife: Marilyn Eli of Henderson, KY; and his sons: Robert Eli of Owensboro, KY and Randall Eli of Wadesville, IN; and his daughters: Ronda Townsend of Indianapolis, IN and Renee Massey of Henderson, KY; and his grandchildren: Ryan Evans, Jessica (Henry) Hoegen, Drew Eli, Zeke Eli, Katie Eli, Ely Babbs and Ashley Babbs.
Memorial contributions are suggested to donor's favorite charity in honor of Bob Eli.
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