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Robert W. "Bob" Pheasant

Martinsburg

Robert W. “Bob” Pheasant, 77, of Martinsburg, passed away Tuesday morning, June 8, 2021, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown.

He was born January 1, 1944, in Huntingdon, son of the late Roy T. and Ruth M. (Frye) Pheasant. He married Linda L. Gearhart Sept. 23, 1993, in Winchester, Va.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 27 years; seven children: Wayne Pheasant (Tammie), Joel Pheasant (Leslie), Dale Pheasant (Jody), Bonnie Hileman (John), Timothy Gearhart (Cindy), Terry Gearhart (Julie) and Tracy Kipphan (Mike); a foster-daughter, Iris Rhodes; 23 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Donald R. Pheasant.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Tena Marie Pheasant.

Bob attended Morrisons Cove High School, Martinsburg. He retired from Grannas Brothers in 2016 with 20 years of service and also owned and operated a dairy farm along Clover Creek for 30 years.

For many years, he attended Salem United Church of Christ, rural Martinsburg. Bob loved his savior, Jesus Christ and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed raising chickens and watching old country & western shows.

A funeral was held Friday, June 11, 2021 at Salem United Church of Christ, rural Martinsburg. Pastor Micah Clouse officiated. Interment followed at Salem Reformed Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in memory of Bob may be given to Operation Smile, 3641 Faculty Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23453, Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2200 Broad Ave., Altoona, PA 16601 or Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), http://www.cbn.com.

Arrangements by John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsburg, (www.bolgerfuneralhome.com).

 

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