Robert Melvin Columbus

COLUMBUS, Robert Melvin, age 61 of Centerville, OH passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 24, 2012. Robert received his Bachelors degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College and received his Masters degree from the University of Phoenix. He was a devoted and long time member of Centerville United Methodist Church, owner of Mehaffie Pie Company and a Partner at Elliott Tool Technologies. He loved spending time with family, playing golf, reading and contributing to local charities. He was also actively involved with the annual John P. Kalaman Memorial Golf Tournament. Preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Glea Columbus. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Barbara (nee Graumann); son, Stephen Columbus of Centerville; daughters, Kathleen (Justin) Barrett of Carmel, IN and Michelle Columbus of Burlington, KY; grandson, Noah Barrett; brothers, Jim (Polly) Columbus of Dayton, OH and Tom (Kelly) Columbus of Stahlstown, PA; and several nieces and nephews. The family will greet friends on Friday, April 27, 2012 from 5:00-8:00pm at ROUTSONG FUNERAL HOME, 81 N. Main St., Centerville. Memorial service will be held on Saturday at 10:00am at Centerville United Methodist Church, 63 East Franklin Street, Centerville with Pastor Wes Steele officiating. The family would like to extend a special Thank You to the staff of the ER and ICU at Southview Hospital and is extremely grateful for all the prayers and support from family, friends and business partners. Gifts in his memory may be made to Centerville United Methodist Church or the Diabetes Association of the Dayton Area, 2555 S. Dixie Dr., Ste. 112, Kettering, OH 45409.

Funeral Home:
Centerville Routsong Funeral Home
81 N. Main St.
Centerville, OH
US 45459