Robert Eley Obituary
Robert was born on June 6, 1943 in Shelbyville, TN to the late Robert Washington Eley
& Roberta Tinnie McNeece Eley. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by; son, Lester Eley.
Robert was retired from the U.S. Army after 32 years of service as a retention officer. Favorite activities include reading, talking, traveling and loved time spent with his family.
Robert is survived by: loving wife of 41 years, Pat Eley of Shelbyville; children, Robert Eley, III and spouse Michelle, Benjamin Eley and spouse Marie, Beverly Eley and spouse Angela, Misty Scott; grandchildren, Brandon & Justin Scott, Kayla Foreman and spouse Sam, Michael Eley, and Grant Kyle & Devon Eley, Allyson Bivvins; and great grandson, Weston Foreman.
The family chose cremation and no public services will be held.
Doak-Howell Funeral Home is serving the family.
www.doakhowellfuneralhome.com.
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