Robert James Timler

Robert James “Bob” Timler, 76 of Lesage, WV, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 2:00 p.m. at Beard Mortuary with Pastor Joel Klimkewicz officiating. Entombment will follow at Woodmere Memorial Park. He was born March 22, 1943 in Hamilton, OH the son of the late Robert O. and Dorothy Cochran Timler. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings, Barbara Gentry, Tommy, Linda Abney, Eddie, Douglas, and Mary and his beloved dog, Ginger. He was a Navy Veteran. Bob was a retired Lieutenant with the Huntington Police Department. He was a 32nd degree mason in the Crescent Lodge #32 A.F & A.M., Ceredo, York Rites, he was also a member of F.O.P. Gold Star Lodge 65, V.F.W. Post 9738 and American Legion Post 16. He is survived by his loving family, his wife, Patricia McGue Timler; children, Bobbi (Jon) Rutherford of Lesage, WV; Jeff Timler, Mick Timler and Kelly (Mark) Smith all of Ohio; grandchildren, Braxton, Gabriel, Shelby, Sheldon, Jennifer, Hunter, Reghan and Findlay; siblings, Cookie (Junior) Wyatt, Diana Southard, Billy (Sandy) Timler, Rick (Kathy) Timler, Fred (Dawana) Timler, and Tim (Angie) Timler, several nieces and nephews, a host of close friends and co-workers and his treasured dog, Gabby. The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to his friends and especially his Brothers in Blue for their support during his illness. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.beardmortuary.com. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5:00 – 8:00 at Beard Mortuary.