Obituaries 27 December 2023

Robert L. Wysong

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Robert L. Wysong, 70, of Clarksville, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023 at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, after suffering a heart attack following a fire call on Christmas Eve.  
 
He was born Aug. 11, 1953 in Wilmington, the son of the late James William and Idella Mae (Constant) Wysong Sr. 

On March 30, 1985 in Morrow, he married Cathy Wilkerson, who survives.

Bob was a 1971 Clinton-Massie High School graduate, where he excelled in basketball and was in the Clinton-Massie Hall of Fame. He had been with the Clinton Warren Joint Fire District for over 50 years, most recently serving as fire chief. He was a dedicated servant to public. Outside of being a loving husband, father and family man, he was responsible for the formation of the fire district and the training facility. He guided multiple members throughout his career and served as a father figure to many. He had also retired in 2015 from Warren County Career Center after 27 years.

In addition to his wife, other surviving are his son, Andrew Wysong of Clarksville; two brothers, James (Debby) Wysong Jr. of Springboro and Terry (Lisa) Wysong of Clarksville; father-in-law, James Wilkerson Sr. of Morrow; special canine companions, Brody and Sammie; and a lot of special nieces and nephews.
 
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his brother, Ricky Wysong.
 
Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 5, 2024 at 10 a.m. at the Bible Baptist Church, 55 Megan Drive and state Routes 22/3, Wilmington, with Pastor Josh Dixon officiating. Full active duty fire honors will be accorded. Interment will follow in the Clarksville Cemetery in Clarksville, Ohio.

The family will receive friends Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024 from 2-8 p.m. at the church.

The Fisher-Edgington Funeral Home, Wilmington, has been entrusted with the arrangements.
 
Contributions in Bob's memory may be made to the Clinton-Warren Joint Fire and Rescue District, PO Box 211, Clarksville, Ohio 45113. 

To sign the online guest book, go to edgingtonfuneralhomes.com.

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