Robert K. Jolley

Robert K. Jolley, 91, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Sugarcreek Care Center. Bob was born on June 14, 1933 to the late Errol and Ruth Jolley.

He was a 1952 graduate of Rocky Grove High School where he was class president and prom king.

He served in the US Army during the Korean War where he earned the rank of Sergeant. He and his family were members of the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Rocky Grove where he was Superintendent of Sunday School and sang in the church choir.

After attending Grove City College, Bob worked in the Engineering Department at the Joy Manufacturing Company for 38 years. He retired in June of 1995.

Bob married Nancy Gilmore on June 8, 1957 and they raised three boys Randy and his wife Pam, Jeff and his wife Missi all of Franklin, and Darrell and his wife Sandy of Penfield, New York. They were blessed with seven grandchildren Kevin, Lauren, Dillon, Sarah, Emma, Josh, and Deanna, two great granddaughters Alana and Audrina, a great grandson Ronan, and another on the way.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother in laws Robert and Dennis Gilmore.

Bob was a longtime member of the Kiwanis Club of Franklin and was named Kiwanis member of the year in 1996-1997. He also served on the Board of Directors for the Valley Grove School Board.

He and Nancy spent many winters in Florida and enjoyed going on trips and cruises.

Family and friends are welcome to call on Saturday, May 10th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, with the funeral service to follow at 1:00 pm with Pastor Randy Kightlinger, officiating. The V.E.T.S Honor Guard will provide military honors.

Burial will take place at Franklin Cemetery, Franklin.

Memorial donations may be in Bob’s memory to a charity of donors choice.

Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Bob’s Book of Memories at www.WarrenFH.com