BORN

1951

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Surprise Funeral Care

16063 W. Bell Rd

Surprise, Arizona

Robert Poston Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 31, 2012.

Robert Poston, age 61, passed away on December 30, 2012. He was a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather. He was employed at Revlon for 16 years in Phoenix and North Carolina before becoming disabled in 2003. Bob served in the U.S. Air Force and was a proud Vietnam Veteran. Bob loved his family and friends with all his heart. He is survived by his wife, Virginia, son, John Poston, daughters, Mary (Darrell) Duncan, Glenda (Darrell) Billings and Marissa Poston, brother, Mike (Jacquie) Poston and Larry (Amanda) Poston and sisters, Patsy Poston and Carol Poston. He was also blessed with 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Patricia Poston. Bob will be dearly missed every day. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 2, 2013, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Surprise Funeral Care, 16063 W. Bell Rd., Surprise, AZ 85374. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 3, 2013, at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85024. For more information, or to sign Bob's online guest registry, please visit www.surprisefuneralcare.com

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January 28, 2014

Larry Poston

Just to let you know that not a day goes by that I do not think of you. You are always in my heart and my mind. I love you bro.

May 28, 2013

patsy poston

brother sure miss you today on memorial day. sure miss your cooking and your smile and your hugs. Happy Memorial day Bob. love you always paty

February 2, 2013

patsy poston

Bob, I miss you so much. You was just a good brother, kind, loving and caring. I know someday I will see you again. I love you brother

January 28, 2013

Larry Poston

It has been a month now since Bob was taken to the hospital and 30 days since he passed from us. I miss him each and every day. Losing someone like Bob is a lose to everyone that knew him. I love you bro.

January 8, 2013

Patsy Poston

My brother, Bob was thoughtful, helpful, loving to his family. He found his soul mate in Vriginia who supported him no matter what situation they were in. I will truly miss out talks and the way you supported me in everything. I will truly miss you brother and I know that I will see you one day. Love you

January 8, 2013

Greg Wallace

As I have not seen Uncle Bob in quite a few years and offer my deepest condolences to the Poston family. He will surely be missed.

January 8, 2013

Sabine (Poston) Galvan

My mind is full of memories...his great laugh and his singing...Bob was an uncle that made me feel loved, as he did to anyone he knew, I miss him with all my heart. Can't wait to hug him again one day and I will never forget how his voice sounded when he said "I love you too, honey."

January 8, 2013

Sea Tang & Man Chang

Sincere condolences to the Poston family.

January 7, 2013

Larry Poston

To know Bob was to love him. The most caring and wonderful brother, friend, husband, father, uncle and grandfather I have ever known. It was my honor to be his brother and he my best friend. I will remember you always Bro.

January 7, 2013

Bobbie Marotta

RIP Bob - Our families will miss you greatly - May you watch over Virginia, your family and friends! My thoughts and prayers are with you and them! God Bless You!

January 6, 2013

Jessica Skinner

We have nothing but hilarious and wonderful memories of Grandpa Bob. He will be deeply missed. Love, Zachie and Jess

January 6, 2013

Darrell Billings

sorry i can't be there with you but dj and i are with you in our hearts and memories. love darrell &dj

January 6, 2013

Fred Hancock

My Thoughts and prayers go out to the Family R.I.P. Buddy

January 4, 2013

Debra Meek

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

January 3, 2013

John Pirrone

My thoughts and prayers go out to Bob's family. I had the pleasure of working with Bob during his 16 years at Revlon in Phoenix. He was a true gentlemen, fun to be around and dedicated in everything he did. He will be missed by all who knew him.

John Pirrone (Glendale, AZ)

January 3, 2013

James & Vivian Edwards

Our Sympathy to the Poston Family...My husband and I worked with Bob in Phoenix & Oxford...He will be missed

January 3, 2013

Thomas and Sonya Zmijewski

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Family . Bob was fun and humorous but also there if someone need help . He will be sorrily missed

January 3, 2013

kathy cheatham

I'm so sorry for your loss, Bob was a great guy and a good machine tender when he worked at Revlon in Phx where I knew him. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

January 2, 2013

Mary Davis

My Prayers go out for Roberts family...I knew him briefly..and was always a friendly happy go lucky guy...I know he will be missed deeply...

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