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Robert Driskell Obituary
SIDNEY — Robert "Bob" M. Driskell Sr., age 79, of Sidney, passed away Feb. 8, 2020, at Lima Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Sidney, Ohio, on May 20, 1940, to late Hiram Driskell and Mable (McKenzie) Driskell. He married his soul mate, Janet (Hickman) Driskell on Jan. 1, 1980, and she survives.
Left to cherish his memory include children, Rickey (Darlene) Driskell, of Sidney, Kenneth (Victoria) Sparks, of Sidney, Robert (Vicky) Driskell Jr., of Sidney, John (Tina) Driskell, of Tampa, Florida, and Annette (Robert) Smith, of Sidney; sister, Barbara (Eddie) Gibson, of Sidney; 23 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by son, Timothy Driskell; sisters, Evelyn Allen and Rosalee McClain; and brother, Ross Driskell.
Bob was a 1958 Sidney High School graduate and a member of Sidney Trinity Church of the Brethren since 1978. He was a member of the American Legion Post 217, was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed traveling. He boated extensively for over 40 years, but his favorite place to visit was Cumberland Lake.
He retired from Sidney Fire Department on July 1999 after 25 years of faithful service with the nickname "Dr. Bob." He was the very first paramedic in Shelby County and ran the ambulance wherever needed in order to save the lives of many. He loved spending time with his family and will be greatly missed.
Family will be receiving friends Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Adams Funeral Home, 1401 Fair Road, Sidney.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 14, 2020, at 11 a.m. at Adams Funeral Home with Pastor Brent Driver officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Point Cemetery in Pasco.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Church of the Brethren, 2220 N. Main Ave., Sidney.
Arrangements for the Driskell family are in the care of Adams Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed online at theadamsfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Driskell
Dawn Cox
February 14, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God comfort and strengthen you all daily.
Dwight & Sabrina Caudill
February 13, 2020
Janet, we are so sorry for your loss.
We loved Bob and the friendship you both have always shown us. I sure will miss horse-trading with "Ol' Bob".
He was a fun guy and a good man.
February 12, 2020
Sorry to hear. Dick Young I was your agent from Western Southern.
Peggy Austin
February 12, 2020
So sorry for your loss,Prayers and love to all of you
Jayne Olivieri
February 12, 2020
I'm sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He worked with my dad years ago at the fire dept. He was always a very pleasant talkative fellow whenever I saw him.
My thoughts and prayers go our to the family.
Denny & Jo Hunley
February 10, 2020
RIP neighbor sure gonna miss talking to you
Cass Boyer
February 10, 2020
Janet and family, my deepest sympathy! May you feel the peace and strength only God can provide during your grieving.
Tom & Melissa Lindsey
February 10, 2020
Deepest sympathy from the family of Wilbur Lindsey. Been on a couple fishing trips with Bobby and they were good times that are still remembered.
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