Robert Eugene "Bob" Miley
Robert Eugene "Bob" Miley, 85, of Kent, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Altercare of Brimfield.
He was born June 18, 1925 in Cleveland, to Charles and Loretta (Linnen) Miley. Bob was a veteran of the Army during World War II. He was a machinist retiring from Goodyear Aerospace. Bob enjoyed a long and successful career in auto racing. He drove midgets for 18 years winning 9 championships across the Midwest.
He is survived by son, Brian (Sara) Miley of Ravenna; daughters, Denise Jones of Kent, Deborah Brown of Fairview, NC and Bonnie (Walker) Battle of Akron; thirteen grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and brother, John (Eloise) Miley of Rootstown. He was preceded in death by his wife, Inez Therese (Butler); brothers, Tom, Charles and Joseph William Miley.
Calling hours will be held 6-8 PM Monday, March 28th, at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday, March 29th at St. Patrick Church in Kent. Burial will be held at Standing Rock Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Harbor Light Hospice, 724C Alpha Drive, Highland Heights, Ohio 44143.