ROBERT WAYNE "BOB" VEST, 70, died Friday, February 15, 2013 at Vident Medical Center in Greenville, NC. The son of the late Charles H. and Kathryn Blevins Vest, Bob was a native of New Albany, IN and resided in Greenville, NC for the past eight years. After graduating from New Albany High School, Bob served in the U.S. Army. He retired from Ford Motor Company after 33 years of service. Bob was a member of both Free Will Baptist Church in Greenville, NC and Silver Street United Methodist Church in New Albany. He was an avid golfer, loved watching sports, golf and car races on tv. He also made sure that everyone knew he was a Hoosier fan. Bob was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. His quick wit and outlook could always bring a smile to your face. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by a brother, David Charles Vest.
Mr. Vest, a native of New Albany, Indiana, resided in Greenville for the past eight years.
Survivors Include:
Wife of 50 years: Janet Baumann Vest
Children: David Vest
Diane Paris
Jennifer Voos
Jeremy Vest
Sister: Donna Troncin
9 Grandchildren
7 Great Granedchildren
Visitation will be 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday at Kraft Funeral Service, 708 E. Spring Street, New Albany, IN. His Funeral Service will be 11:00 am Saturday at the Kraft Spring Street Chapel with burial to follow in Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park, New Albany.
Expressions of sympathy in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association.
Online condolences may be made to www.kraftfuneralservice.net
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