ATHENS- C. Robert Antle, a lifetime resident of Athens County, left his home April 2, 2025 at the age of 88 to live with his Lord and Savior. He was born July 6, 1936 and retired from Ohio University after 37 years of service. He was the Director of Building Maintenance and supervised nine other supervisors; indirectly supervising 62 employees from the craft shops: plumbers, paint, key shop, carpenters, etc… He was presented with the Outstanding Administrators Award in 1996.
Bob graduated in 1954 from Chauncey Dover High School where he played basketball and football. He met his lovely, future wife Matha who played in the band. Bob and Martha made their home on 40 acres in a house that he built himself.
Bob was a Sunday school teacher at Concord Church and Christ Community Wesleyan Church, where he was a member. He completed many building projects while attending. He was part of the Athens Marathon Committee, running 16 marathons himself. He was proud to have run the Boston Marathon with his oldest son Tom. His hobbies included hunting, gardening, woodworking and caring for the land they lived on.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents Elsie Mae and Cecil Antle; his brother, Jack, sisters, Hester Lasure and Georgia Holman; and his two sons; Tom and Ron Antle.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Martha (James), his daughter, Peggy (Henry) Woods, and his son, Tim (Krista) Antle, and two daughter-in-laws; Sheila (Tom) Antle and Terese (Ron) Antle. He has nine grandchildren; Michael (Maria), Lindsey (Olly), Carly, Joseph, Christina, Chelsie, Jacob, Maralee, and Grace. He has nine great grandchildren; Britini, Damen, Alyssa, Skylie Jo, Dolan, Layla, Olivia, Crosby, and Oziah. Additionally he has two great great grandchildren Brently and Braxstyn Haning.
A service will be held at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home Tuesday April 8 at 1:00 p.m. with Denver Dodrill officiating along with Josh Fakhoury. Calling hours are Monday evening April 7, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Jagers. You may sign the on-line guest book at jagersfh@columbus.rr.com
