Robert L Wysong,
age 70, of Clarksville, Ohio, passed away Tuesday evening, December 26, 2023 at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio after suffering a heart attack following a fire call on Christmas Eve.
He was born August 11, 1953 in Wilmington, Ohio son of the late James William & Idella Mae (Constant) Wysong Sr. On March 30, 1985 in Morrow, Ohio, he married Cathy Wilkerson, who survives.
Bob was a 1971 Clinton-Massie High School Graduate, where he excelled in basketball and was in the Clinton-Massie Hall of Fame and had been with the Clinton Warren Joint Fire District for over 50 years, most recently serving as fire chief. He was a dedicated servant to public. Outside of being a loving husband, father, and family man, he was responsible for the formation of the fire district and the training facility. He guided multiple members throughout his career and served as a father figure to many. He had also retired in 2015 from Warren County Career Center after 27 years.
In addition to his wife, other surviving family are his son- Andrew Wysong, Clarksville; 2 brothers- James (Debby) Wysong, Jr. of Springboro & Terry (Lisa) Wysong, Clarksville; father-in-law- James Wilkerson SR, Morrow; special canine companions- Brody and Sammie; and a lot of special nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his brother- Ricky Wysong.
Funeral Services will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, January 5, 2024 at the Bible Baptist Church, 55 Megan Drive and St Rte 22/3, Wilmington, with Pastor Josh Dixon officiating. Full Active Duty Fire Honors will be accorded. Interment will follow in the Clarksville Cemetery, Clarksville, Ohio.
The Family will receive friends from 2-8 PM, Thursday, January 4, 2024 at the Church.
The Fisher-Edgington Funeral Home, Wilmington, has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Contributions in Bob's memory may be made to the Clinton-Warren Joint Fire and Rescue District, PO Box 211, Clarksville, Ohio 45113.
Bible Baptist Church
Bible Baptist Church
Clarksville Cemetery, Clarksville, Ohio
Graveside Service will immediately follow the funeral service
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