ROBERT C. "BOB" BUIRLEY, age 95, of Troy, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016 at the Koester Pavilion in Troy.  He was born on March 9, 1921 in Troy to the late Glen Albert and Myra Louise (Colville) Buirley.  He married Ruth (Thaxton) Buirley on June 11, 1949.  She survives.

Bob is survived by one son: John Paul Buirley of Troy; two daughters: Becky Marie (Douglas) Asbury of Punta Gorda, Florida and Connie Sue (Johnnie) Smith of Lockington; one brother: Glen Buirley of Tipp City; Three sisters: Helen Ash of Piqua, Linda (Dale) Knife of Troy and Sally (Hugh) Jordan of Piqua; and three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.  In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by five brothers: Clifford, Bill, Raymond, David all from Troy and Thomas of Wyoming.

Bob worked as a Boiler Operator for the Cities of Troy and Dayton for over 24 years before retiring.  He was a member of Casstown United Methodist Church.  Bob also belonged to Elizabeth Township Historical Society and Troy Historical Society.  He proudly served his country during WW II as a corporal in the US Air Force.

Services will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday, March 15th at Baird Funeral Home in Troy with Rev. David Ramming officiating.  Burial will follow in Casstown Cemetery in Casstown.  Friends may call from 1-2 pm on Tuesday, March 15 at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Miami County Humane Society, 1190 N. Co.. Rd.  25A, Troy, OH 45373.  Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com.