Robert R. Elder

Robert R. “Bob”, “Chip”, “Hippie” Elder III ,64, of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024 at his home.

He was born at Coshocton, Ohio on December 3, 1959 a son of Nora Marie (Richard) Guinther Fry who survives of Coshocton, Ohio and the late Robert Raymond Elder Jr.

Robert was a truck driver and president of the local union for the Monroe County Department of Engineers. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the V.F.W., Bethesda.

Bob enjoyed riding motorcycles and was known for storytelling.

 In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Curtis Elder.

Surviving in addition to his mother, are his wife, Dixie Good Elder whom he married on May 22, 2002; four sisters, Paula (Jeff) Rowlands of Barnesville, Ohio, Linda (Jim) McConnell of Coshocton, Ohio, Jan Elder of Barnesville, Ohio, Mary (Dick) McCune of Port Washington, Ohio; two brothers, Scott (Tami) Elder of West Lafayette, Ohio, Luke (Sheri) Elder of Urbana, Ohio.

There will be no visitation. As per Bob’s request a cremation will take place with inurnment at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio.

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