Robert Arden "Bob" Donley, age 82, passed away Friday, September 1, 2017. He was born April 8, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran and member of West Gate Lodge F&AM #623. Bob was retired from Ohio Bell. Preceded in death by his father James Richard "Dick" Donley, mother Esther Mae (Schultz) Clifford and brother William T. Clifford. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Sarah Donley; brother, James R. (Cynthia) Donley; and many other family members and friends. Services are pending. Arrangements entrusted to the Schoedinger Grove City Chapel. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a special memory or extend condolences.
Robert "Bob" Arden Donley, age 82 (83 including "womb time" as he always liked to say), suddenly went home to be with the Lord on September 1, 2017. Bob was born on April 8, 1935, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late James Richard Donley and Esther (Schultz) Clifford. He graduated from Columbus West High School in 1952. Bob was a strong supporter of Second Amendment rights and a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the 82nd Airborne in Alaska. Upon graduating high school, he began working for Ohio Bell and retired from there with over 40 years of service. Bob is preceded in death by his parents and brother William "Bill" Clifford. Bob was passionate about his children and grandchildren. He became a first-time father at the age of 47 and is survived by his children Richard (Crystal) Donley, Steven (Jessica Lowe) Donley, Breena (Jake Weeks) Donley; grandsons Christopher, Gideon, and Diedrich Donley who affectionately called him "Grand Bob"; his brother James (Cynthia) Donley; as well as numerous nieces, great-nieces, nephews and great-nephews. Bob will be remembered as a loving, protective, caring, generous and honorable Dad, Grand Bob and friend. He will also be remembered for his great sense of humor. His family will miss him dearly and will cherish their memories of him. We love you Dad.
Published in Circleville Herald on Sept. 6, 2017
Robert "Bob" Arden Donley, age 82 (83 including "womb time" as he always liked to say), suddenly went home to be with the Lord on September 1, 2017. Bob was born on April 8, 1935, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late James Richard Donley and Esther (Schultz) Clifford. He graduated from Columbus West High School in 1952. Bob was a strong supporter of Second Amendment rights and a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the 82nd Airborne in Alaska. Upon graduating high school, he began working for Ohio Bell and retired from there with over 40 years of service. Bob is preceded in death by his parents and brother William "Bill" Clifford. Bob was passionate about his children and grandchildren. He became a first-time father at the age of 47 and is survived by his children Richard (Crystal) Donley, Steven (Jessica Lowe) Donley, Breena (Jake Weeks) Donley; grandsons Christopher, Gideon, and Diedrich Donley who affectionately called him "Grand Bob"; his brother James (Cynthia) Donley; as well as numerous nieces, great-nieces, nephews and great-nephews. Bob will be remembered as a loving, protective, caring, generous and honorable Dad, Grand Bob and friend. He will also be remembered for his great sense of humor. His family will miss him dearly and will cherish their memories of him. We love you Dad.
Published in Circleville Herald on Sept. 6, 2017
Robert Arden "Bob" Donley, age 82, passed away Friday, September 1, 2017. He was born April 8, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran and member of West Gate Lodge F&AM #623. Bob was retired from Ohio Bell. Preceded in death by his father James Richard "Dick" Donley, mother Esther Mae (Schultz) Clifford and brother William T. Clifford. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Sarah Donley; brother, James R. (Cynthia) Donley; and many other family members and friends. Services are pending. Arrangements entrusted to the Schoedinger Grove City Chapel. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a special memory or extend condolences.
Robert "Bob" Arden Donley, age 82 (83 including "womb time" as he always liked to say), suddenly went home to be with the Lord on September 1, 2017. Bob was born on April 8, 1935, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late James Richard Donley and Esther (Schultz) Clifford. He graduated from Columbus West High School in 1952. Bob was a strong supporter of Second Amendment rights and a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the 82nd Airborne in Alaska. Upon graduating high school, he began working for Ohio Bell and retired from there with over 40 years of service. Bob is preceded in death by his parents and brother William "Bill" Clifford. Bob was passionate about his children and grandchildren. He became a first-time father at the age of 47 and is survived by his children Richard (Crystal) Donley, Steven (Jessica Lowe) Donley, Breena (Jake Weeks) Donley; grandsons Christopher, Gideon, and Diedrich Donley who affectionately called him "Grand Bob"; his brother James (Cynthia) Donley; as well as numerous nieces, great-nieces, nephews and great-nephews. Bob will be remembered as a loving, protective, caring, generous and honorable Dad, Grand Bob and friend. He will also be remembered for his great sense of humor. His family will miss him dearly and will cherish their memories of him. We love you Dad.
Published in Circleville Herald on Sept. 6, 2017
Robert "Bob" Arden Donley, age 82 (83 including "womb time" as he always liked to say), suddenly went home to be with the Lord on September 1, 2017. Bob was born on April 8, 1935, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late James Richard Donley and Esther (Schultz) Clifford. He graduated from Columbus West High School in 1952. Bob was a strong supporter of Second Amendment rights and a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the 82nd Airborne in Alaska. Upon graduating high school, he began working for Ohio Bell and retired from there with over 40 years of service. Bob is preceded in death by his parents and brother William "Bill" Clifford. Bob was passionate about his children and grandchildren. He became a first-time father at the age of 47 and is survived by his children Richard (Crystal) Donley, Steven (Jessica Lowe) Donley, Breena (Jake Weeks) Donley; grandsons Christopher, Gideon, and Diedrich Donley who affectionately called him "Grand Bob"; his brother James (Cynthia) Donley; as well as numerous nieces, great-nieces, nephews and great-nephews. Bob will be remembered as a loving, protective, caring, generous and honorable Dad, Grand Bob and friend. He will also be remembered for his great sense of humor. His family will miss him dearly and will cherish their memories of him. We love you Dad.
Published in Circleville Herald on Sept. 6, 2017
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