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Robert D. Venham

Robert D. Venham, 85, of Marietta, passed away at 10:38 a.m. Sunday, June 22, 2014, at Harmar Place.

He was born September 28, 1928, at Marietta the son of Clarence W. Venham and Grace Beck Venham.  He was employed as a batch plant operator at Smith Concrete, retiring after 29 ½ years.  Robert was a U.S. Army veteran during the Korean conflict.  He was a member of the 6th and Washington Streets Church of Christ, life member of VFW Post 5108; enjoyed being outdoors and was a daily Bible reader.
 
On December 23, 1953, he married Kathryn B. Williams, who survives with one son, Lanny D. Venham and daughter Sherry Lynn (Randy) Hazle; five grandchildren,, Randy L. Hazle, Josh E Hazle, Aaron I. Venham, Josh and Summer Larsen; one great grandchild, Shenna Mae; brother David L. Venham of Marietta and is survived by many cousins.
 
He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Jimmy Lee Venham.
 
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, ( June 25) at 2:00 pm at the 6th and Washington Streets Church of Christ with Roger Rush officiating.  Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.  Friends may call at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home  on Tuesday after 2:00 pm with family present 2-4 and 6-8 and at the church one hour before the service.
 
Memorial contributions can be made to the Church of Christ.
Message of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.