John Walton Robards' Obituary
John Walton Robards, 80, of Cape Coral, Florida passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2011.?á Mr. Robards was born September 20, 1930 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, a son of the late David and Bertha Belle Jernigan Robards.?á John proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.?á He was employed by Ford Motor Company for 28 years retiring in 1985.?á John and his wife Janet moved from Cincinnati, OH to Cape Coral, FL in 2001, where he enjoyed the remainder of his life.?á Preceding him in death besides his parents where two sisters, Cynthia and Frances and?á his ?ábrother, David.?á He is survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, Janet;?á his sons, ?áJohn Robards, ?áDennis Robards and his partner George and Kevin (Carol) Robards;?á 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. A sister, Jean; ?á?áA Memorial Service will be held at McGregor Baptist Church at a later date.?á Additional services will be held in Cincinnati.?á In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed?á in John?ÇÖs name to Hope Hospice of Lee County or a charity of ones choice.?á Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.fortmyersmemorial.com. ?áFort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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