Robert Wayne Simons, 78, of Hamilton, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 27, 2016. Born in Edenton, Ohio on December 20, 1937 to William Clifford and Clara Mae (nee Gardiner) Simons. Bob attended Edenton Elementary School and Blanchester High School. He graduated with his Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology from the University of Cincinnati. Bob and Edie were married in Chilicothe, Ohio on July 2, 1961. After a long career he retired from Pfizer Animal Health Division. He was an Army Veteran, a leader in the Boy Scouts for 25 years, and an active member in the United Methodist Church. Bob loved gardening, woodworking, and photography. He was the beloved husband of Edith (nee Farmer) Simons; loving father of Anne (Joe) Flohr and Tony (Kristina) Simons; proud grandfather of Haley Flohr, Joshua Flohr, Ethan Flohr; Payton Simons and Patrick Simons; dear brother of Glenn (Bev) Simons; Joyce (Bill) Wise, Dottie (Bruce) Phillips, and William Roger (Linda) Simons; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents. A funeral service will be held at 12pm on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, 120 W. Main St., Blanchester, Ohio, where friends will be received from 10am until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society- Clinton County Relay For Life, 2808 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45206. Funeral Home: Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Blanchester 120 W. Main St. Blanchester, OH US 45107