hmtl5 Robert Carroll Elston b. 2 Oct 1922 Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri d. 8 Jun 2009 Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida: Robinson Genealogy

Robert Carroll Elston

Male 1922 - 2009  (86 years)


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  • Name Robert Carroll Elston 
    Born 2 Oct 1922  Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Died 8 Jun 2009  Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Buried Memorial Park Cemetery, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Person ID I1028  Robinson
    Last Modified 27 May 2023 

    Family Wanda Howard,   b. 4 Apr 1923, New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas County, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Nov 2012, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 89 years) 
    Married 15 May 1946  Pinellas County, Florida Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Last Modified 5 Apr 2022 
    Family ID F440  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 2 Oct 1922 - Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 15 May 1946 - Pinellas County, Florida Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 8 Jun 2009 - Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Memorial Park Cemetery, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • ELSTON, Robert C. 86, of St. Petersburg, died June 8, 2009. Born in Kirksville, MO, "Bob" moved to St. Petersburg when he was 4 years old. He graduated from St. Petersburg High School in 1940 and joined the Army Air Force in 1942, becoming part of the 392nd Bomb Group. After service to his country, he became employed at First Federal Savings and Loan (formerly First Federal) where he served 34 years and retired as Vice President and Secretary. He was an active member of the St. Petersburg Civitan Club for over 40 years, and was also a member of Seminole United Methodist Church. His hobbies included fishing, camping, and woodworking. He was a loving husband and a caring father. Preceded in death by his daughter Judy Houlihan, he is survived by his wife of 63 years, Wanda (Howard); daughter Rena and husband Gordon Beckwith; son-in-law Brian Houlihan; brother Frank Elston; sisters, Marjean Rowley and Martine Truitt; grandchildren, Tara, Kate, Jan, Robert and Paige; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 13 at 11am with friends being received one hour prior to service time. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
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  • Sources 
    1. [S3] Find a Grave.

    2. [S21] Obituary.

    3. [S23] Marriage record.