Orval G. Robbs Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Orval Gay Robbs of Roselle, MO passed away at his home on Friday, December 6, 2019 at the age of 87 years, 3 months, and 20 days. He was born August 17, 1932 in Roselle, MO to the late Charles and Elsie Matthews Robbs. Orval was united in marriage to Lorene Campbell who preceded him in death on November 19, 2019. To this union three children were born; Ron and wife Connie Robbs of Ironton, Lora Gail Robbs of Farmington, and Orval Wayne Robbs of Roselle, all of whom survive. Also surviving Orval is a sister Ilene Tremmel, 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 15 great great-grandchildren, and many other loving family members and friends. Orval was preceded in death by his wife, Lorene, his parents, two brothers and two sisters which were Willard Robbs, Madilyn Dettmer, and a set of twins in infancy Charles and Elsie. Orval graduated from Fredericktown High School and went on to serve his country in the United States Army National Guard and obtained the rank of Sergeant. He also worked many years for Hanna Mining Company and Pilot Knob Pellet, he was a Deputy for Madison County, a security guard, and farmed many years on the family farm, was a member of the Masonic Lodge-Marcus Lodge, and a member of the Bethany United Baptist Church. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 11:00am at the Cole Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be Monday, December 9, 2019 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Interment will follow in the Graniteview Cemetery in Roselle. Rev. Charles Buford will be officiating the services. Online condolences may be made at www.colefamilyfuneralhomes.com

Orval G. Robbs

August 17, 1932 - December 6, 2019