Robert Claire Mepham
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Robert Claire Mepham age 84 went home to be with his Lord on January 20, 2020.
He was born December 8, 1935 the son of Elton (Friday) Mepham and Rita (Weaver) Mepham in Ithaca Michigan.
He married Doris Irene Becker in 1955 and they had four sons, Larry (Cris), Jeffrey, Kevin (Lori), and Robert Jr.
Bob worked many jobs throughout his life. As a boy he made early morning milk deliveries until adulthood. After that he worked for Kroger as a meat cutter and eventually started Bobs Family Market in downtown Ithaca. When the store closed he was hired at Lobdells in Alma but soon began to sell real estate which led him to open Mepham Realty as broker and owner.
Bob enjoyed life and pursued many new endeavors. At some point he began to buy fixer uppers and remodel houses to rent and sell. This eventually led him to build his own home. Woodworking and building furniture and crafts was also a hobby that he pursued and enjoyed.
He also loved to travel with his wife and friends on their Harley Davison motorcycles and in later years he and Doris went on many cruises.
He loved the Lord and loved to talk about Jesus and Bible prophecy. His great passion and desire was that his family and friends would come to know Jesus and follow Him too.
He is survived by his three sons, thirteen grandchildren, many great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, wife Doris, Grandson Hunter, son Robert Jr., Brother Gail, and sister, Janet Wagner.
Visitation and funeral will be at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca, Michigan on Saturday, January 25th, 2020. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. with funeral following at 1:00. Pastor Larry Mepham officiating.
Memorials can be made to Mid-Michigan Hospice. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.
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