Robert Harrelson Sr
May 21, 1926 — January 26, 2012
Robert Gene Harrelson Sr. "Bob", age 85 of Boulder City, passed away on January 26, 2012. He was born on May 21, 1926 to Val and Mada Harrelson in West Frankfort, Illinois. Bob enlisted in the United States Army on August 24, 1944 and reenlisted November 10, 1945 so he could come home and marry the love of his life Dolly DiVito on January 30, 1946. They enjoyed 60 years of marriage before Dolly passed away on August 18, 2006. Bob was honorable discharged on May 6, 1947 after being part of General Patton's 3rd Army with the 80th Blue Ridge Mountains Division. He was a 30 Caliber Water Cooled Machine Gunner that fought in the Battle of the Buldge, Battle for Rhineland, and Battle of Rhine River Crossing.
Bob and his family moved to Boulder City on November 6, 1985. He enjoyed playing horse shoes, playing 25 cent video poker, watching sports and the military channel.
He is survived by his daughter Janet (Joe) Macias; two sons Robert (Elida) Harrelson Jr, Gerald (MaryAnn) Harrelson; seven grandchildren Diane Felsenfeld, Robert Harrelson III, Anthony Macias, Christina Carrier, Michael Harrelson, Gerald Harrelson Jr, Justin Harrelson; seven great grandchildren Joseph Felsenfeld, Matthew Felsenfeld, Joseph Anthony Harrelson, Aliyah Glasser, Aydan Harrelson, Jackson Harrelson, and Avery Harrelson. He is preceded in death by three sisters Mildred Smith, Madeline McCaslin, and Ruth Royce.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Boulder City Family Mortuary from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 1:20 pm at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery. The family invites you to sign the online memorial guestbook at www.bouldercityfamilymortuary.com