Robert Lively [F104]
b.1930 14 Feb -
d.2013 27 Mar -
----- Parents -----
William Oather Lively [F103]
Mary Alice Hatfield [F102]
----- Siblings -----
Robert Lively [F104]
Friday March 29, 2013 Beckley Register-Herald:
Lively, Robert
February 14, 1930 - March 27, 2013
On Wednesday, March 27th, 2013, our most cherished, Robert Lively of the
Woodcrest Addition died in the Veterans Area Medical Center following a
short illness. He was in his 83rd year. Known affectionately as "Bob and
Bobby," all his life, Robert Lee Lively was born on Valentine's Day in
1930, in Beckley. The youngest of two sons, his parents were the late
William Oather Lively and Mary Alice Hatfield Lively Halstead. His
brother, William has preceded him in death. Robert's maternal great
grandparents were William Anderson "Devil Anse" and Levisa Chafin
Hatfield. Robert spent his childhood and young adult life at Whitby and
Clearco, graduating from Richwood High School. He attended Concord
College , served in the US Army was a veteran of the Korean Conflict.
Robert retired from the Department of Interior as mining specialist.
Previously, he worked for Pittson Coal Company. Robert was a member of
the Memorial Baptist Church, Robert has been married to the former Diane
Compton of Virginia for the past 32 years. They have made their home in
the Woodcrest Addition since 1981. In addition to Diane, Robert leaves to
cherish his memory his children, Mark Robert Lively of Beckley, Marilyn
Yvonne Lively Boyce and her husband, Bruce of Richwood. He is the dear
grandfather of Emily Boyce Bailes, Julie Boyce Moore, Victoria Lively
Tussy and Sarah Lively; the proud great grandfather of Bryce Alton
Bailes, Thomas Braxton Tussey, Kenzie Lee Bailes and Laken Marie Tussey.
On Saturday, March 30th at 11:00 am we will remember the life of Robert
Lee Lively with a "Service of Remembrance" at the Melton Mortuary Chapel,
Pastor Sam Peterson will be officiating. Robert will be laid to rest in
the Sunset Memorial Park in Beckley. Full military honors will be
conducted by the Mercer County Veterans Council. The family will receive
friends on Friday evening from 5 to7:00 pm and one hour prior to the
services on Saturday. The honor of carrying Robert has been given to Joe
and Mike Hatfield, Allen Hughes, Marc Miller, Bruce Boyce and Ben Tussey.
http://www.meltonmortuary.com/obituaries_689_Robert-Lively
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