Robert Alvin Meredith

1928 - 2015

Robert Alvin Meredith obituary, 1928-2015, Alpharetta, GA

BORN

1928

DIED

2015

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Roswell, Georgia

Robert Meredith Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 1, 2015.

Robert A. Meredith, 86, formerly of McMurray, PA and Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away on March 30, 2015. Robert served in the U.S. Signal Corp from 1945-1946, then graduated from University of Pittsburgh in 1952. He worked as a controller at Ampco-Pittsburgh and retired at Radioear Corporation, where he also worked as a controller. In 1969, Robert was elected as the first Democrat Council member, Peters Township, PA, until 1980 when he retired and moved to Myrtle Beach, SC. He was an avid bowler, active in the Grand Strand Bowling Association and was elected to the Association's Hall of Fame. In 2010, Robert and Ophelia moved to Roswell, GA to be closer to family. Robert is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ophelia Meredith; son, Jeff (Mary) Meredith, of Marietta, GA; daughter, Lynda (Scott) Brown of Delaware; loving granddaughters, Amanda and Missy Meredith and Laura Brown; brother, Donald Meredith, of McMurray, PA. Services will be held at a later place.

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April 8, 2015

Wayne Williams - USMC

RIP Soldier !!!!
Wayne Williams
United States Marine Corps

Posted by Wayne Williams - USMC

April 3, 2015

Tom & Dee Schwind

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Bob. You and the family are in our prayers.

April 3, 2015

Dear Phyl, I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. My prayers are with you and your family. I love and miss you. Jean

April 2, 2015

Ophilia,Sorry to hear about Bob's passing. Joyce called and told me.I am sure that he will be missed by that loved and knew him .All the love and peace surround you,Jeff,Melissa and the grandchildren at the time of the loss of Bob.We keep all of you in our prayers here at home. Love to all of you, your cousins, Danny and Carolyn Cloud.

April 2, 2015

Millie Catley

Dear Phyllis and family,
I was sorry to read of Bob's death. My thoughts and prayers are with all of your family at this time.

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