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Mr. Robert Deeth, 75, a resident of Ekins, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at his home.
Mr. Deeth was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served as an Air Traffic Controller in the United States Air Force. He received the Bronze Service Star, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Device and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
Following his retirement from the Air Force, he was employed as an Air Traffic Controller by the Federal Aviation Administration retiring with over 20 years of service at the time of his retirement.
Mr. Deeth's wish for cremation was honored.
A graveside service will be held at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at the American Legion's Little Arlington Cemetery near Elkins.
Chaplain Robert Grandusky will officiate and full military honors will be accorded by members of Joint Base Andrews Air Force Honor Guard, H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Interment of his cremains will follow.
The family request memorial contributions be made to the Randolph County Humane Society, PO Box 785, Elkins, WV 26241 in memory of Mr. Deeth.
The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Robert Deeth.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.