Robert Daniel Hiers

Bob's family moved to Winter Haven in 1938. He graduated from Winter Haven High School in 1950 and continued to Florida Southern College. Bob was a water-skier at Cypress Gardens, a tourist attraction in Central Florida, for years, and served in the U.S. Army.

Following his discharge from the military, he went into TV commercials and modeling. In 1965, he met his wife, Beth Jones, at the World's Fair in New York City, where they both were working. They were married in 1969 and moved to Winter Haven in 1972.

He enjoyed working with the public and retired in 2013 from real estate.

Bob is survived by his wife, Beth, of 48 years; sons, Chris and Dana (Jamie); grandchildren, Chance, Carter, Ethan and Megan; and numerous nephews and nieces.

Visitation will be Friday 4–5 p.m at Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home, Winter Haven, FL, followed by a service at 5 p.m.

Donations may be made in his name to the Humane Society of Polk County.org.