Mr. Robert Mc Elroy Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Celebrating His Spirit Robert McElroy Jr, age 89, was surrounded by loved ones as he peacefully transitioned into glory on May 18, 2022, after a brief illness. He was born on September 18, 1932, in Meridian, Mississippi to Robert and Myrtle McElroy. Robert, most affectionately known to all as “Bob,” attended Harris High School in Meridian, Mississippi. Bob loved the Lord and gave his life to Christ at an early age at Mount Harmon Baptist Church of Mississippi. After graduating from high school, he joined The United States Air Force to serve our country. Years later, he moved to Cincinnati. After retiring from the United States Post Office, Bob opened Marcardo Blacktopping, which he successfully operated for 30 years.. He served on the trustee boards for two churches for a total of 40 years; First Baptist Church of Walnut Hills and later at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Glendale, Ohio, under the leadership of Reverend Kendall A. Logan. Bob truly cherished attending church, serving God and spending quality time with his family. He had two blended families. In his first family, he helped his first wife Sue raise four children; sons, Curtis Jr, Gregory and daughters, Barbara and Cheryl. Sue preceded him in death, along with Gregory and Barbara. On October 20, 2001, Bob and Nancy were united as one in Holy matrimony. Bob became a loving father to Nancy’s daughter, Carmen. He enjoyed living life to the fullest, from watching old westerns on television to taking cruises. One of the passions he and his wife Nancy took delight in was traveling with the Ohio Buckeye Roadrunners RV Association. Bob also enjoyed fishing and making homemade bread. Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Myrtle McElroy, sisters, Jessie McGee and Bellena Underwood and brother, Clarence McElroy; grandsons, Robert McCullom, James Johnson and Jamil Ali. Bob, who was loved by many, is left to mourn his passing his loving wife of 21 years, Nancy McElroy; daughters, Cheryl McCullom-Johnson and Carmen (Eric) Hendricks; son, Curtis McCullom, Jr.; grandchildren, Adolphus McCullom, Susan Johnson-Roseman, LaTania Thomas-Walker, Amber, Amisha, Aliyah, James IV, Jordan, Alyssa, Justin and Alicia; great-grandchildren, Jacey, Javeon, Tristan and Joshua. He will also be dearly missed by a host of nieces and nephews and a community of friends. His words of encouragement, kind heart, and gentle spirit has forever impacted those who came to know and love him

Mr. Robert Mc Elroy Jr.

September 18, 1932 - May 18, 2022