Robert L. DeWalt, 73, of Hanover Ridge, Jewett, died Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at his home. He was born October 17, 1932 in Harrison County, Ohio, a son of the late Victor and Edith Carrothers DeWalt. He was a member of Ridge Presbyterian Church; a retired coal miner having worked at Consol Franklin Mine #125; an Archer Township Trustee; sexton at Ridgeview Cemetery; a former member of the North America Hunting Club; and was an avid hunter who enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Victor DeWalt and an infant brothert; and two sisters, Roseann DeWalt and Ada Wolfe. Surviving are his wife Carol Bolitho DeWalt; two sons, Robert (Jody) DeWalt of Uhrichsville, and Jeffery (Beth Kinsey) DeWalt of Dennison; a daughter, Kimberly DeWalt of the home; 9 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; a sister, Katherine Alexander of Jewett; and three brothers, James DeWalt of Leesville, Ross DeWalt of Columbus, and John DeWalt of Scio. Friends may call Friday, December 16, 2-4 and 7-9 at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, where funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Jack Visser and Rev. Bruce Zimmerman officiating. Burial will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Online condolences may be made at www.clark-kirkland.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 274, Cadiz, Ohio 43907 The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clark-kirkland.com.
Service
Saturday, December 17, 2005 11:00 AM
Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Inc.
172 South Main Street Cadiz 4390, United States