Robert 'Bob' Willey, 93

GREENWOOD - Robert "Bob" Willey, of Greenwood, died Monday, Aug. 17, 2009, at Genesis Healthcare, Milford Center, Milford. He was 93. Bob was born Sept. 12, 1915, in Greenwood, the son of Harry and Minnie Sharp Willey. Mr. Willey was a truck driver working for Mervine Poultry Co., Ray Passwaters Petroleum Co. and the USAF Base in Dover retiring after 25 years. He was a member of the Greenwood UMC, and the Greenwood Kiwanis and is a past president. He also always enjoyed working at the Kiwanis BBQ. Bob loved working in his yard where he spent many hours to keep it looking at its best, and he enjoyed watching NASCAR Racing. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Clifford R. Willey. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Florence J. Willey; one daughter, Ruth Emmalea Draper of Magnolia; one granddaughter, Carrie and her husband John Garey of Camden. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 20, at the Fleischauer Funeral Home, 16 W. Market St., Greenwood, family and friends may call one hour prior to service. Interment will be held at St. Johnstown Cemetery, Greenwood.