Bobby Ray Gruber, Sr., 77, was born August 18, 1942 in Columbia, SC and passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020. He was the son of the late Clifford R. Gruber and Lila P. Kelly.
Mr. Gruber was a roofer and employed in the commercial construction industry. He was a former member of Sinclair Masonic Lodge and former member of Jamil Shriners and the Scottish Rite. Mr. Gruber loved to fish.
Mr. Gruber is survived by sons, Bobby Ray Gruber, Jr., Raymond E. Gruber; daughters, Tammy Floyd and Hope Gruber and sister, Elizabeth Thomas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Gruber, and three sisters.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Southland Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 6, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, West Columbia Chapel. Memorials may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605.