Robert E. Shively, Jr.
Age 80, passed away October 22, 2020. He was born June 2, 1940, in Carson City, Michigan. Robert graduated from Carson City High School and worked as manager at Big Boy restaurant in Greenville for many years. After retirement, he was a greeter, jokester and flirt at Down Home Restaurant in Greenville. He loved Jesus, music and his family and friends. He was a jokester and loved to sing.
Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Melody; his mother, Audra Galvin; brothers, Carl and Gordon; and sister, Peggy. Surviving are: children, Terri Shively of Illinois, Mary (William) Meddaugh of Lansing, Ronald Shively of Lansing, Timothy (Tara) Shively of Lansing, Elisa Shively Greenman of Flint and Lisa (Eric) Sanborn of Greenville; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and granddog, Skeeter.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left for his family at www.EstesLeadley.com.
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Hollie Stephenson
October 24, 2020 at 4:40 pmOur kids and family so enjoyed Bob when we visited Big Boy in Greenville. Remembering his friendly positive spirit and him playing Santa and worrying that our kids would know it was him. Sending condolences to the family.
Sherry Eyer/Cindy Lodholtz
October 26, 2020 at 1:04 pmWe have alot of amazing memories with Bob at Down Home. He loved greeting our customers and hugging all the women, they loved it too. Bob marked all our life’s and his legacy is powerful that he is leaving here till we all meet in heaven. Keep dancing,singing and hugging till we meet again our friend.
Stacie Dillon
November 8, 2020 at 6:05 pmBob was my manager at big boy and always gave me a hug everytime I seen him. He was always smiling. You will be greatly missed!!