Robert W. “Bob” Foughty, 71, of West Liberty, passed away in his home.
Bob was born Dec. 3, 1948, in Bellefontaine. He was a 1967 graduate of West Liberty-Salem High School. Bob served his country in the United States Army from 1968-1974, serving two tours in Vietnam as a member of Big Red 1 Infantry Division.
He also served on the West Liberty Fire Department for 40 years and was an original member of the West Liberty EMS. Bob worked at Hobart for 15 years and retired from Thompson Electric in 2013. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW, FOE and Amvets. Bob also followed NASCAR and Ohio State football.
He is survived by his mother, Helen Irene (Spence) Foughty; his brother, Greg (Sherrie) Foughty; his stepson, Braden Lance and his fiancé Mandy; his granddaughter, MyKenzie “Kenzie” Lance. Bob was preceded in death by his father, Harry “Bud” Foughty.
A gathering of family and friends is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at West Liberty United Methodist Church, where a funeral service is at 1 p.m.
Thursday with Pastor Arnold Collett officiating. Graveside service is at 11 a.m. Friday, March 6, in the Dayton National V. A. Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the West Liberty Fire Department, 201 N. Detroit St., West Liberty, Ohio 43357, or to Logan County Vets to D.C, P.O Box 516, DeGraff, Ohio, 43318. Services entrusted to Vernon Funeral Home, Urbana. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com.