Robert D Lepley

Robert Donald Lepley, peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 20th, 2022 at his home in Foley, AL. “Bob” to most of his friends was 85. Born in Michigan, spending his childhood in OH and IN. The oldest of seven children of Loretta and Roy Lepley, survived by his loving wife of 40 years Judy, his daughter Lisa (Andy) Hiles of Atlanta, GA, sons Steven (Heidi) of St. Petersburg, FL and Jonathan (Sonya) of New Haven, IN, sister Linda (Rick) Dembickie of Columbia City, IN and brother Clark of Foley, AL, stepdaughter, Terri (Richard) Musser of Churubusco, IN and stepson Scott (Tabitha) Fredricks of Pensacola, FL, as well as nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Bob loved his family very much. These past few years had been tough as his health slowly declined and with the passing of his closest brother in age LeRoy, youngest brother Rich, sisters Joanna, Mary and sister-in-law Ann. May they all rest in peace together in the presence of the Lord. A veteran of the Navy, he was part of a small group of sailors captured by Castro during the communist takeover of Cuba. He survived many hardships during this ordeal, although it was only late in life that these stories were shared with the family. He was a hardworking, humble, easy-going man. His generous smile and excellent sense of humor won over many a stranger. Bob and Judy lived in Southern California for most of their lives together where he worked for The Boeing Corporation. Bob and Judy enjoyed prayerful walks along the ocean, golfing, many nights playing card games (and winning) with dear friends, gardening (Bob had one of the best gardens in Laguna Woods) and fishing. No matter the body of water, he loved wetting a line and caught many great fish. From large bass in IN and MN, striped marlin in Cabo to redfish and flounder in FL and a recent large trigger fish and red snapper off Orange Beach, AL. Bob and Judy loved to travel. They toured Italy, Australia, and New Zealand, exploring America in their 5th wheel RV and visiting each of the 50 US states seeing family and friends along the way. They made many special friendships in their camping club. They were members of the Elk’s Lodge and shared many great times with their Elk friend group. In retirement, Bob volunteered regularly with Orange County Outreach. Bob and Judy enjoyed their missionary work in Mexico for an orphanage that rescues children, reaching the lost and restoring the broken. Bob’s faith in the saving grace of our Lord Jesus Christ was strong. He and Judy were very active with their church communities in both California and Foley. They shared special relationships with their Pastors and fellow parishioners. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 5th, 2022 at 11 am at Calvary Chapel, Foley, AL. In lieu of giving flowers, the family requests donations to the Foundation for His Ministry, https:// www.ffhm.org/donate, select donate, then memorial gifts, the webpage will prompt you to donate in memorial to Robert Lepley…..Mail checks to Foundation for His Ministry, P.O. Box 74000, San Clemente, CA 92673.

Robert D Lepley

August 20, 2022

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