TSgt Robert James Bobby Samuel, 37, of Abilene, TX, formerly of Toronto, OH, died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, as result of a motorcycle accident.

Bobby was born Feb. 16, 1985, in Wheeling, WV, son of William R. Bob and Catharine L. Honey (McGrath) Samuel.

He was a 2003 graduate of Edison Local High School. Bobby enlisted in the US Air Force and has been on active duty since Jan. 6, 2004. He was United Presbyterian by faith, and he loved to golf, ski, and spend time with family and friends.

Bobby was an aviation mechanic and crew chief with the 7th Equipment Maintenance Squadron at Dyess AFB in Texas. He spent multiple deployments overseas being stationed in Qatar, Iwo Jima, Kuwait, and Venezuela.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Haydn and Esther Samuel, maternal grandparents, Louis and Marie McGrath, and aunt, Nancy Starr.

Bobby leaves behind his parents, Bob and Honey Samuel of Toronto; sister, Melissa (Rob) Annen, nephews, Samuel, Henry, and Gabriel of Cleveland, OH; uncle, David and Sue Samuel, cousins, Jeff and Scott; uncles, Bob and Jeanette McGrath, Mickey and Amy McGrath, and Johnnie Starr and families.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, Sept. 13 from 11 am to 3 pm at the J.E. Foster Funeral Home in Toronto, OH. Bobbys funeral service will follow at 3 pm with the Rev. Kevin Rinkes. Military Honors will be presented at the Toronto Union Cemetery Pavilion following the service. www.jefosterfh.com

Services Visitation Tuesday September 13, 2022 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM J. E. Foster Funeral Homes 701 Findley St. Toronto, OH 43964 Funeral Service Tuesday September 13, 2022 3:00 PM J. E. Foster Funeral Homes 701 Findley St. Toronto, OH 43964 Military Honors Tuesday September 13, 2022 4:00 PM Toronto Union Cemetery Main St. Toronto, OH 43964