Robert Lee Congrove of Athens, Ohio passed away, Wednesday evening, February 27, 2019. Born December 28, 1940, he was the son of the late Pete and Alice Lonas Topakas. He was married to his high school sweetheart and wife of 59 yrs, Carol Bartlett Congrove.

Bob was a proud Navy Veteran, serving our country for 10 yrs on the Grand Canyon, Delta, Scoffield, and Higbee during Vietnam and Cuban Missile Crisis. When he returned home, he worked for ABEX before becoming a proud United Coal Miner at the Raccoon Mine #3 where he retired. He was an avid Ohio State Fan and his love for sports was passed down to his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Bartlett Congrove; a son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Lisa Congrove of Athens; a daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Patrick Johnson of Bradenton Florida. His 6 grandchildren Matt Congrove, Marc Congrove, Travis and Qarnissa Everett, Hadley and Ali Everett, Bethaney Ulbrich, and Dustin Ulbrich. His great children Lane, Lana, Sophia, Kamden and Hadley. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parent Pete and Alice Topakas; two brothers and sister-in laws, Jim & Thelma Congrove, Bill & Gladys Congrove; a sister and brother-in-law City & Lewis Bernardi; and great granddaughter Acelynn.

Funeral service will be conducted Sunday at 4:00 p.m. at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens with Pastor Barry Bolin officiating. Friends may call Sunday 2:00 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Cremation will follow. Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register book at www.jagersfuneralhome.com . One last time Dad: O-H