Robert John Whildin

Robert John Whildin, husband, father, grandfather, brother, 70 of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at home lying next to his constant companion, his dog Abigail.. Born Tuesday, April 4, 1950 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son the late John W., and Rose Mary (Piech) Whildin. Surviving are; his wife of 48 years, Rosie (Boyd) Whildin; sons, Robert J. Whildin, Brian A. Whildin, Mark W. Whildin all of Coaldale; brother, Donald Whildin and his wife Cathy of Coaldale; sister, Mary Richards and her husband Bryce of Tamaqua; grand children, Sarah, Kobe, Lena, Maddie, Khloe; great grandchild, Flynn Allen Hartzell. Bob retired from Lehigh Coal & Navigation having worked as a welder. He served honorably as a member of the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, and was an active member of Grace Community Church of Lansford. An outdoorsman, Bob enjoyed spending time with his family and caring for his dogs. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550 A Celebration of Bob's Life will be held on Tuesday July 14, 2020 from Grace Community Church of 18 West Ridge Street Lansford, Pennsylvania 18232. Friends may call in church from 9:30 A.M. until time of celebration.Interment with Military Honors will be in Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Memorials in his name to the church. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com