Bobby Charles Sword, 72, of New London, died Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 28, 1942 in Spewing Camp, KY, to the late Everett and Effie Sword.
Bobby spent most of his life in the Wellington and New London area, and retired from the Sterling Foundry. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, camping, and sitting under the willow tree on the picnic table with Blackie. Bobby also cherished time with his family.
Bobby is survived by his children, Janet Allman, of North Olmsted, Darrell (Dorothy) Sword of New London, Lisa (Don) Warling of TN, Valerie Yates of New London; grandchildren, Cory and Kristina Boeglin, Christopher Allman, Brittney Sword, Courtney Brock, Delaney Warling, Vicki, D.J., and Trent "Fat Boy" Yates; great-grandchildren, Lucas, Caleb, Mia, Coral, and Mya; his companion, Sharon Gum and her 2 grandchildren, Stacy and Michelle; siblings, Louise Wright, Bulah Newsome, Teresa Marozsan, Aud, Benny, and Norbert Sword. He was preceded in death by a sister, Jonie Parsons, and rooster, Blackie.
Friends and family will be received on Tuesday, September 22, from 5-8 p.m. at Eastman Funeral Home, 200 West Main Street, New London, where services will be held on Wednesday beginning at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Rochester Cemetery.
Cemetery Details
Rochester Cemetery
Griggs Road
Rochester, OH,
Visitation
SEP 22. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Eastman Funeral Home - New London
Eastman Funeral Home New London 200 W. Main St.
New London, OH, 44851
Funeral Service
SEP 23. 11:00 AM
Eastman Funeral Home - New London
Eastman Funeral Home New London 200 W. Main St.
New London, OH, 44851