Charles David Roby

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Charles David Roby, 78, of Russells Point, OH passed away early Monday morning, November 4, 2024, at his home.

Charles was born on September 6, 1946, in Bellefontaine, OH, a son of the late Charles E. and Dorothy Black Roby. David married Shelley Shultz on March 11, 1966, in DeGraff, OH and she preceded him in death on August 19, 2021. He is also preceded in death by a grandson, Kyle Roby.

David is survived by three sons, Matthew Roby of Bellefontaine, Joe (Amie) Roby of Huntsville, and Ben (Malesia) Roby of Russells Point, eight grandchildren, Luke, Isaac, Tori, Lili, Katie, Halle, Addyson, and Charlie, two great grandchildren, Akyla and Beckett, and a sister, Kay Stammen of Sylvania, OH.

David was a 1965 graduate of Riverside High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during Vietnam. David was a farmer at heart and worked at Mac-A-Chee Valley Farms until going to work in 1986 at Ohio Ready Mix, where he spent 25 years, retiring in 2010. He enjoyed gardening, working on vehicles, woodworking and was an avid fan of the OSU Buckeyes and Cincinnati Reds. David’s greatest enjoyment came from spending time with his family and watching his sons and grandchildren’s sporting events.

Reverend Bryan Meadows will begin funeral services at 1 p.m, Saturday, November 9, at Shoffstall Funeral Home, 205 S. Main St, Lakeview with visitation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Cemetery, West Liberty, with military rites performed by the Logan County Veterans Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given in David’s memory to Indian Lake High School Athletic Boosters.

Arrangements are in the care of Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview, OH. Condolences may be expressed at shoffstallfuneralhome.com.