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Robert Lee Stringer, 64 of Owensboro, Kentucky went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 3, 2020 at 6:35 a.m. at the Hospice of Western Kentucky- Heartford House after a courageous battle with kidney cancer. He was born September 22, 1955 in Madisonville, KY to the late George and Lillian Tynski Stringer who survives. Robert married his love Melissa Bowers on March 16, 1985. He was a Owensboro Senior High graduate class of 1974 and he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Technology from Western KY University class of 1978. Robert started his career as a machine shop foreman  at A & S Fabrication in 1978 and he retired in 2017 after 39 plus years. He enjoyed teaching his five grandchildren life lessons, fishing pole watching, gardening, his tractor Allis, fixing up his childhood farm and spending time with his family.  Other than his father he is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Rigdon and Irene Stringer, maternal grandparents John and Catherine Tynski, father and mother in law James and Glenda Bowers and two grandchildren Logan William Stringer and baby Stringer. 

Robert Lee Stringer is survived by his loving wife of 35 years Melissa Bowers Stringer of Owensboro, KY; one daughter Victoria Boyd of Owensboro, KY and one son Jacob Stringer (Rachel) of Livermore; five grandchildren Ryan Boyd, Lexi, Lilli, Benny and Evie June Stringer; his mother Lillian Stringer of Owensboro, KY; one sister Judy McFadden (Craig) of Owensboro, KY; sister in law Michele Brown (Tony); sister in law Melanie Spidle (Steve)  and several nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services will be held at the Jones Funeral Chapel Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. with Bro. Robert Pierce officiating. Burial will be held in the Union Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday July 6, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00.p.m. and Tues. 8:00 a.m. until funeral time at 1:00 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Chapel. Please share photos, memories, condolences or light a candle in memory of Robert at www.jonesfuneralchapel.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heartford House 2914 Old Hartford Rd. Owensboro, KY 42303. Jones Funeral Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Robert Stringer.