Robert Eller

Mr. Robert Hugh Eller, better known as "Bob", age 90, of Creston, NC died on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at Watauga Medical Center in Boone, NC. Mr. Eller was born on August 22, 1921 in Ashe County, NC to the late William Guy and Bessy Little Eller. In addition to his parents, Mr. Eller was also preceded in death by his wife, Earleen Rash Eller, a brother Kelly Eller, sisters Ruth Farmer and Frances Goodman, and a son-in-law Douglas Allen. Mr. Eller worked as a logger. He was a member of Three Top Baptist Church. Mr. Eller dearly loved his family. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 2:00 pm at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Ronda Rash and Rev. Ken Holmes. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Saturday, August 18, 2012 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm prior to the funeral service at Ashelawn. Mr. Eller is survived by: Son - Jerry Eller and wife Jeannette, of Todd, NC; Son - Jim Eller and wife Debra, of Creston, NC; Daughter - Margaret Allen of Creston, NC; Daughter - Kathy Smith and husband Larry, of Creston, NC; Brother - Billy C. Eller of Creston, NC; Brother - Jay Eller of Statesville, NC; also surviving are five grandchildren - Melissa Eller Rash, Tony Eller, Michael Reece, Chad Smith, and Jason Eller; eleven great grandchildren - Chris, Austin and Courtney Rash; Tyler, Abby and Summer Eller; Amberlynn and Shelby Reece; Sawyer and Peyton Eller and Casey Ham; one great-great grandchild - Bladen Rash; and several nieces and nephews. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to the Three Top Baptist Church. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mr. Eller's arrangements.