Robert Bellville

Robert E. Bellville, 89, of McConnelsville, died on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at the Riverside Country Care Center in McConnelsville, Ohio.

He was born on July 13, 1926 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Samuel “Okey” and Ruth Greene Bellville.

He retired from the Central Ohio Coal Company, where he worked as an oilier. He was a Member of the Corinthian Mason Lodge #111 in McConnelsville for over 61 years.

He is survived by his four sons, Danny (Nancy) Bellville of McConnelsville, Bobby (Becky) Bellville of Jasper, Ala., Sam (Shirley) Bellville of McConnelsville and Matt Bellville of Marietta; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and good friend John Gridley.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Ann Aber Bellville; one sister, Ilene; grandson Robbie; and a great-grandson Cohen.

A memorial service with full Military honors will be held at 11:30 a.m, Saturday, Aug. 22 2015, at the Church of Gospel Ministry in McConnelsville, with Rev. Galen Finley officiating.

Matheney Funeral Home in McConnelsville is handling the arrangements.

To send a note of condolence to the family go to www.matheneyfh.com