Bobby Lee Hively, 78, of Front Royal, Virginia passed away on Thursday August 8, 2019, in the Martinsburg Veterans Administration Hospital.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday August 13 at 2:00 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Rodney Vickers and Rev. Becky Pucher officiating. Burial will follow at a later date.
Bobby was born on February 28, 1941, in Roane County, West Virginia son of the late Paul and Iva Carpenter Oldt. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Jeannie Sobieck. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during Viet Nam. Bobby was a member and past Commander of the Giles B. Cook Post 53 of the American Legion, member of the Loyal Order of the Moose #829 in Front Royal and worked for many of years as a correctional officer for Lorton Prison in Lorton, Virginia.
Surviving are his loving and dedicated wife of 36 years Nancy L. Hively; one son Michael P. Hively and wife Jennifer of Front Royal; daughter, Lori Lambert of Christiansburg, Virginia; sister, Linda Pugh of Front Royal; grandchildren Heather Lee, Christy Hively, Tessa Hively, Andrew Lambert, Jacob Lambert, Ivy Lambert, Lucas Lambert, and Noel Lambert; a special son-in-law Dr. Reed Lambert and his wife Jessica and their daughter Addie and three great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday August 13 from 1-2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Duane Williams, Eric Williams, Caden Williams, Garry Martin, Ethan Martin, and Adam Pugh.
Honorary pallbearers will be George Martin, Sr., Jerry and Linda Williams, John and Joyce Marlow, Sonny and Brenda Ramey and Dr. Reed Lambert.
Memorial donations may be made to the family c/o Maddox Funeral Home, P.O. Box 442, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.
Nancy,
All too often, it now seems that we hear of a family member or a dear friend who has been called and answers the call of Our Dear Lord. I was totally saddened when I was told that Bobby had passed away. He will be sorely missed by those of us who he had a friendship with. Once a friendship was established, with Bobby, it was forever.
Please accept our condolences, Carol and I will keep you and your family in our prayers.
God Bless,
Earl Bradford & Carol Robinson
Bobby, it’s been 6 years and it feels like 60 years. I miss you every bit as much today. Almost every day something happens that I want to tell you about. I guess the biggest is that Christy and Ashton has a son. He will be 3 on Christmas Day and you would just love him, he reminds me so much of Christy.
I love you my dear husband, I can’t ever see beyond our love. You have always been the love of my life and always will be.
Love you Always,
Nancy
Nancy, Sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in fond memories. I talked to Joe this evening he was telling me.
Nancy Im so sorry to here of your loss. My heart breaks for you. You and the family will be in my prayers. My deepest sympathy. Sandy cooksey
Sandy sorry to hear of Bobby’s passing he will be sorely missed by those that knew him and remembered by Us that truly enjoyed his company
We R Diminished
Jim Miller
Bobby, It will soon be 6 years since I gave you my last kiss. I still miss you so very much, sometimes my grief overcomes me and makes me so sad, then I feel you say “Nancy, you need to get a hold, you are strong and you can do this “. I still love you to no end and one day we will be together again. ❤️