Robert E. Greer 73 a long-time resident of Deland FL passed away on February 11 2010 after a long illness. He was born in Bay City MI on December 22 1936. As a young man he proudly served our Country in the U.S. Navy. After returning from the service he started his own electrical contracting business Greer's ALR Service. In 1957 he married his wife LaVonne to whom he was married 52 years. Their marriage is a true inspiration to their children. In 1996 he retired due to his illness; he was known as a true "workaholic!" In his spare time he enjoyed spending time with his brother and son's either fishing or hunting. Robert was a member of a rare breed quiet and reserved with a wonderful sense of humor and "unique" personality. He was always willing to help others even strangers on the street. He believed in listening more than speaking and instilled that in his children. Robert lived for his family and friends and will be dearly missed by all who had the opportunity to know him. Left to cherish his memory are his wife LaVonne; daughter Debbi (Barry) Walker of Ft. Wayne IN; Kevin (Darlene) Greer of Palm Coast FL Jim Greer of Kissimmee FL Darren (Mary) Greer of Daytona Beach FL Eric (Marcy) Greer of Deland FL; brothers Doug (Sue) Greer of Deland FL Reg (Nancy) Greer of Pendleton IN; sisters Corrine (Dr. C. Kelly) Parke of Easley SC Diane (Wendell) Hickman of Greer SC; twelve grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Sunday February 14 2010 at 2:00 at Life Point Community Church 1747 New York Avenue Deland FL. In lieu of flowers memorial donation may be made in his name to Hospice of Volusia Flagler 1625 Veteran's Memorial Parkway Orange City FL 32763.