On February 2, 2013, Charles Robert Eads, 78, Rutland, Ohio, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Bob was a devoted, dedicated, and highly respected man. He graduated from Rutland High School, served in the United States Navy, and retired from OVEC Kyger Creek Plant after forty years of service.

His greatest joy was teaching the word of God. He taught Sunday School at the Rutland Church of God for thirty-five years.

He will be sadly missed by all who knew him especially his wife of fifty-six years, Jo Ann (Moles); daughter, Cindy Jo Eads; grandson, Aaron (Marcie) Krautter; and sister, Donna Dassylva.

Bob is preceded in death by his son, Robbie Eads; parents, Charles and Garnet Eads; nephew, Gary Thompson; brother and family, Jack, Nina, Eddie and Sandra Gail Eads; nephews, Jamie Trout and John Thompson; brother, Jerry Eads; and sister, Naomi Thompson.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at the Rutland Church of God. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery where military funeral honors will be presented by the American Legion Post 39. Visiting hours will be from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Bob may be made to the Rutland Church of God Care Closet.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home.

A registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com.