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Robert E. Caughron
Robert E. Caughron, 82, passed away August 1, 2011.
He was born in Lakemore, Ohio to the late William C. and Lela (Denton) and was a lifelong area resident, where he was a 1947 graduate of Springfield High School. He and his family also delivered the Beacon Journal to local homes and had a corner newsstand for a number of years.
After graduation, Bob went into the grocery business with his father-in-law, running a store in Cuyahoga Falls for 10 years. Following a year in sales, he bought the Sparkle Market in Portage Lakes in 1957, which he owned and operated for 16 years. He also worked for the Ohio Department of Transportation for 15 years until his retirement.
Bob also had a passion for horses, owning thoroughbreds for 30 years, and training them for six. He was an over 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge 680, belonged to the Grotto, and enjoyed taking cruises and traveling with his wife.
Preceded in death by his sisters, Mildred and Edith, and brother, Ernie, he is survived by his loving wife of nearly 63 years, Donna; children, Robert II (Lesa), Chris (Lisa), Debby (Harlan) Oakes and Marjorie (Dennis) Emerick; 10 grandchildren; two great-grand-children; brothers, James (Jo) and William Jr.; sister-in-law, Pat Greear; and other loving relatives and friends.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 4, 2011, at 1 p.m. at the Eckard Baldwin Sanctuary Chapel, 760 E. Market St., with Rev. Jim Stetler officiating. Interment at Hillside Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for TWO HOURS prior to the service, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Please share your thoughts and condolences online at our website: www.eckardbaldwin.com.
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for Robert Caughron
robert l caughron
July 28, 2024
Life long memories from the journey's I with my Uncle and his family.
bob (texas) caughron
July 28, 2021
Many ,many memories.Great life experiences.WE will be together again some day.
robert caughron
July 28, 2020
What a GREAT Uncle to have.I have many great memories of the time I spent with him.He taught me alot.WE will be back together some day.God Bless All
Bobbi Meade, Secretary Dr Klatt
August 13, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I trully enjoyed the conversations we had about horses when he would come into the Dr's office. He will be trully missed, Robert was a very nice man and a great patient.
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August 5, 2011
Sorry for your loss , I remember as a kid going into Sparkle market And remember seeing Mr Caughron working the store . I remember the many fun times at the house since I lived just down the road.You all are in my prayers . David Schroeter
Teresa Slaughter, Secretary to John Snoderly
August 5, 2011
Dear Donna and Children:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I enjoyed working with Bobby and will miss him dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
August 5, 2011
Bob and Lesa, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family. Love, Patty, Gene and Brian
Bob Caughron
August 4, 2011
There was so much I could have said about my uncle Bob during the service for him.The brief 6yrs., I sent with him at the grocery store was an experience I wll never forget.He took a 14 yr. old kid and took the time to teach him the grocey business.I learned so much.It gave me a great work ethic.It was always a gentle apporch to every assignment wither I did it right or wrong.It was a total family experience.I got to learn about life at an early age and I definitly was a wild indian,uncle Bob stuck by me.Not only at the store,but also with the race horses.Not everybody has the chance to experience the things I did with my uncle Bob and his family.Then I headed down the road to Texas for a visit.The rest is history now.But one day I was home with my wife(And her name is Donna)and I got a phone call!It was uncle Bob and Aunt Donna they had come to texas to see me and my family.Was that great,wow.We went out to eat at wesstern restuarantUncle Bob ordered spagetti qnd meatballs.I didn,t forget about the swordfish ether.The family get togethers where great.Were ever they where,from grandma christmas,to Bob and Donna's,and Debbie's and recentl her kids.What a tradition to keep.I do remember building Uncle Bob a sheet metal cover for his race horse walkers at Thistle downs.As you know when wind hits sheet metal it makes aloud noise like thunder!!!Which will spook race horse.Well it did and they destryed the electic walker.Moral Bob Bob told me about this in a louder voice.but still made me not fill bad.He was a people person.Gentle man.To all of my second family God be with you.We will all met together someday for one of those old Christmas reunion.With all our Love From texas Bob and Donna ps.there is one more bob in the family.my son benjamin middle is BOB
Amber Elseg
August 4, 2011
Chelsy sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family as you heal. I do not know your grandpa but from reading his obituary he lived a very fulfilling life. If you need a friend I am here. Love Amber
Debbie Norris
August 4, 2011
May you find peace and comfort in each other and in the wonderful memories you share. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Chelsy Harte
August 3, 2011
Grandpa, we all miss you. Tonight we are all together,and I wish you could have been there,because you would have loved it. And I am sure would have got some great video of it. Breath easy grandpa I miss you.
Dawn Turner
August 3, 2011
Uncle Bob you were such a great man, and even though you are no longer with us on earth we know you are close by in heaven. We will always cherish the memories and think of you often. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Aunt Donna and the rest of the family.
Love,
Dawn, Kevin & Siri Turner
Laura O'Neal
August 3, 2011
Debby I am so sorry for your loss my Prayer's go out to you and your Family Love you
Laura O'Neal
Penny Herman-Boyce
August 3, 2011
To The Caughron Family,
I am sorry to hear of your husband and your father's passing. I remember our family shopping at the Sparkle. It was the coolest store in the world. God Bless all of you. I will keep your family in my thoughts and in my prayers.
barb brumbaugh
August 3, 2011
So sorry to hear of your loss,Debby. I hear he was/is a beautiful man. God bless you and your family in this time of grief and adjustment.
Nancy & Tony Webb
August 3, 2011
Dear Debby and Harlan and the rest of your family. We are sad to hear of Bob's passing.We know all to well the feelings of our own flesh crying out to just hold, hug, kiss, laugh one more time. My mother also left to be with GOD on the 1st of August 17yrs ago. but it stills feels like it could have been yesterday, my Dad 26yrs ago. Deb, time does not heal all, but it just gets a little easier as days pass us by. All of those great memories will never leave they just get stronger, so hold tight to that and revisit them anytime you can, may our mighty LORD comfort you and Harlan and all your little one's. God will surly show you how he draws near to us especially in times like this. We love ya all and just know that we are always thinking of you and your whole family. Aunt louise and Uncle Roger, Debbie, Kelly and your new little grand baby Logan,(Jean just fell in love with him) what a handsome little guy, Chase, Chelsea also, I am so sorry for your loss. By our faith alone we trust that God is taking care of you all and our prayers will continue to lift all of you up for strength. We love and miss you. Tony is always telling Tyne about things from back in the days, and then he laughs. Great times, great memories, Great DADS!!! If you want to talk or just need something, we are here at home anytime!! one call away (330-983-4401)forever in our prayers and we love you all. xoxo Tony and Nancy & Tyne Webb
Tammy Hall-Kester
August 3, 2011
My thoughts and Prayers are with you!
Cindy & John Mueller
August 3, 2011
Debby and Family,
Growing up we spent most of our time together with our families. There are many great memories we have together with our Dads who are now both together. Know that they are both Angels now watching over us and continue to guide us along our paths. God Bless your Dad and let him RIP.
Randy Copas
August 3, 2011
May God bless you and your family in yhis fime of loss
August 3, 2011
I love you Dad,I thank you for loving me,showing me Love ,teaching me love,always being fair with all of us.There are many Good memories,from the Star Market in Portage Lks to Logan hugg'en your neck on Sunday & all the in between.I know you were tired & such a chore to breath,what a blessing to sit down & off to sleep,to "see whats on the other side" tell Jesus I say Hi (: We miss you & wish I could hug your neck one more time. Love always Debby
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