Robert F. Kingsley

Robert F. "Bob" Kingsley, age 84, of Toledo, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 22, 2023 at home with his loving wife by his side. He was born on January 29, 1939 to Walter and Dorothy (Lamb) Kingsley in Toledo, Ohio during a winter storm. Bob graduated from Whitmer High School. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy serving on the U.S.S. Warrington south of the equator conducting specialized experiments. Bob worked as a railroad conductor with Conrail for over 25 years before retiring.

He was a longtime member of Lewis Avenue Baptist Church where he served as an usher. Bob also possessed a soul-winner's heart and a passion for seeing people come to know Christ as their Savior. He was a faithful prayer warrior, praying for his church family and for every person he led to Christ.

Bob greatly enjoyed fishing especially for perch, walleye and salmon. He was an avid vegetable gardener that liked to share the bounty of the harvest with his friends. Bob loved dogs, especially his current canine, Gracie. His greatest passion was his love for his family, most importantly his siblings with whom he cherished daily conversations.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Skiver; and brothers-in-law, Rolland Rang and Phil Johns. Left to cherish Bob's memory are his loving wife of 35 years, Barb Kingsley; siblings, Warren (Joyce) Kingsley, Irene Rang, and Carol Johns; brother-in-law, Larry Skiver; many nieces, nephews and dear friends and church family.

The family will receive guests on Tuesday, January 2, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Lewis Avenue Baptist Church, 6320 Lewis Ave., Temperance, MI 48182 with Funeral Services beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the church. Interment will follow in Toledo Memorial Park.

Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider Lewis Avenue Baptist Church or Hospice of Northwest Ohio.

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