MARKLEVILLE- Robert "Bob" B. Harless, 90, of Markleville, passed away April 9, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson Hospital.

He was born July 5, 1931, in Pendleton, and was a lifelong resident of Pendleton and Markleville.

Bob retired from Delco Remy Division of General Motors in Anderson following almost 50 years of service.

He loved camping and fishing. Bob also enjoyed working on cars and attending auto races.

Survivors include his wife of over 69 years, Laura Mae (Eiler) Harless; children, Susan J. (Darrell) Lane and Robert "Bobby" F. (Teresa) Harless, all of Markleville; brother, Gilbert Lee (Linda) Harless of Pendleton; grandchildren, Jimmy Shelley, Karen Shelley, Jeffrey Shelley, Diana Miller, Rhonda Lou Shelley, Todd Gnat, Lisa Brooks, Melissa Dewey, Jason Moon, Sarah Compton, Corey Moon, Matthew Harless, Laura Harless, Michael Harless, Nicholas Harless, Robert Harless and Katelyn Harless; stepgrandchildren, Bettie Freeman and Brandy Whitehurst; several great- grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Alva and Nellie (Chambers) Harless; daughters, Rhonda Jo Shelley and Darla J. Moon; grandsons, Steven Shelley and Christopher Harless; and siblings, Donald Harless, Richard Harless and Barbara Jean Stinson.

Services at 2 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2022, at Condo & St. Pierre Funeral Service and Crematory, 130 S. Main St., Wilkinson, with Pastor Daniel Roseberry officiating. Burial will follow in McCray Cemetery in Wilkinson.

Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Online condolences available at www.stpierrefamilyfuneral.com.