Mr. Robert Posey's Obituary

Obituary For Mr. Robert Posey

Robert Posey, 75, affectionately known as Bob passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born March 15, 1948 in Youngstown, Ohio the youngest son of 5 children, the son of Simpson and Vivian Posey.

He grew up in Youngstown and was a 1967 graduate of South High School, Robert received his mechanical certification from Choffin Career Center. After graduating he worked for Buick Youngstown, then on to Choffin Center where he retired after 38 years. While at Choffin Robert made a huge impact on the lives of his students across the city of Youngstown.

Robert then went to work for the United States Postal Service for 10 years before he decided to retire. Robert enjoyed riding his motorcycle and was a member of the Afro Dogs motorcycle club.

He enjoyed working with his hands and an avid tinkerer and loved helping those around him. His family was his life and joy, which was reflected daily. He was a wonderful husband, a great father, a great grandfather and enjoyed spending time with his loved ones.

He is survived by his wife Debra of 48 years, children Robin Posey (Santina), Crystal Posey-Johnson (Eric) and Virginia Posey, a score of grandchildren, Ceteria Posey, Braylin Farris, Robert Dowdy, Alexus Posey, Cameron Posey, Dominic Posey, Robin Posey, Niya Posey, Natori Scott, and Lazinia Layton. As well as a host of great grandchildren and siblings Sharon Brewer, Stanley Diggs, Morris Posey, and Patricia Adams.

Awaiting his arrival at Heaven's gate, Robert was preceded in death by his parents Simpson and Vivian Posey, son Kelli Posey, and grandson Brian Farris.

The family of Mr. Posey wishes to thank each person for the intentional acts of love & the outpouring of kindness which has been extended to us. The family also expresses great appreciation everyone for the ministries of prayer, peace, and presence during our time of loss. Our special thanks to Rev. Gary Frost, Pastor Kenneth Donaldson and the Rising Star family for their compassion and comforting support.

Hebrews 6:10 declares in part, "For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which you have shown toward His name, in that ye have ministered to the saints." May you be richly and exceedingly blessed!

The Celebration of Life & Legacy Services will be held at 11:00am on Saturday August 26, 2023 at Rising Star Baptist Church 2943 Wardle Avenue, Youngstown, OH. You may pay respect to Robert and his family at the public calling hours & viewing which will be held one hour prior at 10:00am. The services will be livestreamed on the church's Facebook page.

The family requests that all material donations in his memory be directed towards the purpose of establishing a scholarship bearing his name to benefit scholars attending Choffin Career and Technical Center.

Ministry of Comfort & Transitional Arrangements were entrusted by the family to J. E. Washington Funeral Services 2234 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, OH 44511 Office (330) 782.8500

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Patricia Adams sent Heavenly Grace Spray for Mr. Robert Posey - August 25, 2023

With all my heart you will be missed I love you with all my heart you're baby sister Patricia Adams

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Orssie Bumpus sent Serene Lily Basket for Mr. Robert Posey - August 23, 2023

Thank You Uncle Bob For Always Being A Kind And Good Spirited Person.
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I had Mr Posey on his first year of teaching at Choffin in 1974. What a great teacher! RIP Mr. Posey!

What a great person. Had the privilege to work with him for a few years before he retired. Glad to have had such a great friend. Always inspired me. Rest in peace Mr. Posey.

Sending our prayers and condolences out to Robin, Crystal, and family I still remember that my father LC Green and Mr. Posey were really good friends and I was always told Mr. Posey was very nice and could hear the laughter when they had conversations. As a little girl I remembered his kind smile when my dad and he were hanging out I know your dad is smiling from above.

Bob was my first friend when I began teaching at Choffin Career Center. He became a mentor, brother and confidante in the ensuing years. Always a gentleman and ever the calming influence! I will miss you, brother, and will always remember you in my heart. Your friend and sister, MJ Brown

I had Mr Posey as a teacher in 1979 and then my son had him as a teacher in 2007. He was both of our favorite teachers. Rest in peace Mr.Posey.

Sending our sincere condolences to the Posey family. Davanzo and Rita Tate.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

J.E. Washington Funeral Services, Inc. - Youngstown