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Robert Lee Exley

7/14/1932 - 1/10/2020

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Obituary For Robert Lee Exley

Robert L. “Bob” Exley, 87, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 at his residence. He was born July 14, 1932 in Toledo, Ohio a son of the late Arlie William & Vira Flo Bigelow Exley. A former resident of Marion, Ohio, Bob served as Chief of Police from November 25, 1974 until July 21, 1984. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Preceding Bob in death were his wife Sharon Rose Wolf Exley and brother William Exley.

Bob is survived by his three sons, Eric L. (Virginia) Exley of Steubenville, Ohio, Aaron L. (Betty) Exley of Mena, Arkansas & Alan L. (Gayle) Exley of Concord, Ohio; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville, Ohio on Monday from 11 a.m. until the time of services at 1 p.m. with Rev. Ronald Pritts officiating.

Graveside committal 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Marion Cemetery, Marion, Ohio.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Bob Lane

    To Eric and Family: Sheila and I wanted to express our sincere condolences to you for the loss of your father.

  • 09/03/2024

    John and Judy Irvin

    Eric and family,So sorry to learn of the death of your father. May your fond memories bring you peace at this difficult time.

  • 09/03/2024

    Malcolm & Barbara Smith

    May he RIP. Our sincerity and love to Eric, Virg & families.

  • 09/03/2024

    Cheryl J Skinner,Tri-State Military Museum

    May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,  May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,   May your memories of Robert Lee Exley, give you peace, comfort and strength...  Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.  I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers to the family of ....  US Air Force Veteran, Robert Lee Exley, is "A True American Hero" God Bless†  † Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †  

  • 09/03/2024

    Dave Velegol, Sr.

    Eric, You surely  turned out be an outstanding citizen in every sense of the word. I know your father had a huge impact on your life in more ways than any could know.  My condolences to you and your family. May God Bless you all. Sincerely, Dave Velegol, Sr.

  • 09/03/2024

    Brad Degenkolb

    Eric and Family, Deepest condolences to you for the loss of your father.Brad Degenkolb 

  • 09/03/2024

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  • 09/03/2024

    Vickie & Steve Robbins, Mena, AR

    Deepest sympathy.

  • 09/03/2024

    Tom & Marla Boblenz

    Eric, Alan & family - we send our sincere sympathy to all of you for the loss of your dad. Sorry we can't be there in person but our thoughts & prayers are with you and hope all your good memories help bring you some comfort.

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