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Robert Eyre Obituary
October 21, 1930 ~ June 16, 2013
Robert "Bob" J. Eyre, 82, passed away Sun., June 16, 2013, in Granbury, TX. He was born Oct. 21, 1930, in Niagara Falls, NY to Cyril and Beatrice McKay Eyre.
He married Donna Land, Dec. 8, 1993, in Zepher Cove, NV.
He had lived in Granbury, TX the past four years and attended the Granbury Baptist Church.
Bob was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.
He retired from Boise-Cascade Paper Mills after 18 years.
He enjoyed old cars, woodworking, and was an avid NASCAR fan.
Bob is survived by his wife, Donna Eyre of Granbury; sons, David Eyre, Steven Demay; daughter, Kathy Hemstead; two grandchildren, Charity and Paige; step- children, Christine Matson, Jennifer Jones; step-grand children, Jake, Jonah, Dillon, Grace; and brother, William Eyre of Los Angeles, CA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, a sister, and a son.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Wiley Funeral Home.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Linda Matson
June 30, 2013
Donna - so sorry to hear of the death of Bob. He will be remembered for those wonderful desserts! Blessings to you at this time.
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Carpet City Family
June 21, 2013
We are sorry for your lost Donna and family. Bob will certainly be missed. We enjoyed all the times talking with him. Heaven has recieved another good person. May God be with you and your family.
Don & Dee Morse
June 19, 2013
We send our sincere condolences to Donna and the family. Though we had lost touch in recent times. We respected Bob as a friend and brother in Christ's family. May God bless you all and give you His perfect peace.
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