Robert Lee Church

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Robert Lee Church, 71, known to friends as “Rabbit,” passed away Nov. 24, 2017, at home surrounded by his wife and children. He was born Sept. 5, 1946, in Keystone, W. Va., to Earnest and Vina Church.

Rabbit was married to his wife, JoAnne of 43 years, on May 24, 1974. He was a veteran having served in the United States Army.

He worked as shovel operator for a majority of his working life, but was a career logger. Rabbit enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outdoors and spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, JoAnne; sisters, Bea Napier, Hazel Kilmer, Elsie Lambert, Daisy Gillard, Amanda Turner, Doris Lloyd, Delores Prince, Pearl Bruhn, Frances Miller and Geraldine Pugh; brothers, Junior, Floyd and Willie Church; children, Robin Coleman, Alan, Carrie Corder and Brandy Church; grandchildren, Cameron Church, Jeremiah Johnson, Danny Coleman, Presley Coleman, Taylor Nichols, Marcus Church, Ashley Church, Allysha Church, Bryor McGee, Aerial Wilson, and Skylee Wilson; several great-grandchildren;  and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 26, 2018, at 2 p.m., at the Doss Cemetery, Mossyrock. Pastor Ken Rieper of New Beginnings Church will be officiating.