Robert G Ulrey, Sr. Obituary (1922 - 2014)

Robert G. Ulrey, Sr., 91, of Parker City, IN passed away Thursday late afternoon, April 17, 2014 at his residence. He was born October 20, 1922 in Muncie, IN the son of Elmer and Dorothy (Boggess) Markley. He honorably served in the US Army during WWII. He was a retired from Chevrolet of Muncie, as a carpenter. He had also worked many years as assistant manager at Randolph Lumber. Robert leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Robert G. Ulrey, Jr. (wife, Kay) of Farmland, IN and Michael Ulrey (wife, Linda) of Bay Minette, AL; a daughter, Cherie Collins of Parker City, IN; eight grandchildren, Rob Ulrey (wife, Kate) of Farmland, IN, Randy Ulrey (wife, Katie) of Muncie, IN, Christina Dodds (husband, Dan) of Greenville, SC, Libby Ulrey of Albany, IN, Jeremy Ulrey of Texas, Brad Ulrey (wife, Misty) of Texas, Tricia Collins of Muncie, IN and Garrett Collins (wife, Debra) of Mt Pleasant, TN; great grandchildren, Anna, Jenna, Will and Wyatt Dodd, Craig, Robyn and Cassie Ulrey, Logan and Cody Nelson, Dallis and Samantha Collins, Kairi Ulrey; and one great grandchild, Blayklee Wilson. He was preceded in death his parents; his wife, Jane (Baker) Ulrey; a grandson, Bryan M. Ulrey. A service to celebrate Robert's life will be 2 pm Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at Thornburg Memorial Chapel of Parker City, IN. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery of Windsor, IN. Family and friends may gather to share and remember from 12 noon to service time on Tuesday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons at www.gideons.org or Journey Home Veteran's Organization at www.thejourneyhomeindiana.org. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wilsonshookfuneralhomes.com.