JOIN BOB'S FAMILY FOR A CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE WHICH WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, MAY 14 AT 2:00 PM AT RUDDLE PARK.  BRING A LAWN CHAIR.

Robert "Bob" Gerald Armentrout, 78, went to be with the Lord on January 20, 2022.  Bob was born in Kline, WV on April 1, 1943 to Clyde and Rispa Lee (Mullenax) Armentrout. He attended Schmucker School and graduated from Franklin High School in 1961.  Bob served in the United States Army from 1961-1964, where he carried out Morse Code Intelligence in Panama.  On July 2, 1966, he married the love of his life, Ganel Adelade (Alt) Armentrout, who survives.  Bob and Ganel were married for 55 years, and together they raised three daughters in Upper Tract - Tammy (& Scott) Thompson of Millsboro, DE, Penny (& Steven) Cohen of Purcellville, VA, and Heidi (& Joshua) Kimble of Upper Tract, WV.

Bob worked as a mechanic at Petersburg Motor Company.  He was a partner in Main Street Texaco, and he owned and operated a successful chip and snack distribution company for many years.  After earning a degree from Shepherd College, Bob sold real estate in Pendleton County.  Recently he retired from the Great Valu, where he worked as produce manager.

A member of the Upper Tract United Methodist Church, Bob volunteered as youth group director and Sunday school teacher.  Bob was committed to his community.  He served as Pendleton County Commissioner and was a leader for the Board of Parks.  Bob was instrumental in the planning and development of Ruddle Park and the Veteran's Memorial.

Throughout the years, Bob enjoyed many activities:  lifting weights with friends, playing volleyball by the river, coaching softball, fixing up and racing classic cars, hunting in the Ridges, and shooting skeet.  He was an avid reader.  He was also a skilled artist with furniture making, wood working, and stained glass.  Bob valued time with people and always had a joke or story to share.  He was a friend and neighbor who could be counted on in a time of need.  His kind and generous nature will live on in the hearts of many.

The one thing Bob treasured most was time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren; Andrew (& Ivy) Thompson, Emma Thompson, Jack Cohen, Maggie Cohen, Carly Kimble, and Claira Kimble.

He is also survived by two brothers - Clyde Douglas Armentrout of Glen Bernie, MD and Larry Armentrout of Franklin, WV, and a sister, Linda "Tiny" Hoover of Weyers Cave, VA.

In addition to his parents, a brother, Charles Fredrick Armentrout, and a sister, Bonnie Tulin, preceded him in death.

A celebration of Bob's life will be held in the spring at Ruddle Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Upper Tract Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 1290, Upper Tract, WV  26866 or Ruddle Park, P. O. Box 187, Franklin, WV  26807.