ROBERT EDWARD HARNER

May 18, 1938 - October 29, 2012

ROBERT E. HARNER STAUNTON--- Robert Edward Harner, 74, husband of Jane (Simmons) Harner of 74 Lorway Farm Lane, Staunton, died Monday, October 29, 2012 at Kings Daughters Community Health. He was born on May 18, 1938 in New Hope, a son of Mrs. Anna Ruth (Payne) Harner and the late Robert Kemper Harner. Mr. Harner was a delivery truck driver with the Virginia Department of Transportation for 30 years. He was a member of the Antique Car Club and loved to ride his Honda Trike. In addition to his wife and mother, family members include a step-son and daughter-in-law, Mat and Autumn Thomas of Staunton; three step-grandchildren, Dakota Raven Thomas, Regal Ashton-Lynn Thomas, and Rebecca Faith Kennedy; a step-great grandchild, Emberlynn Faith Dawn Smith; and two sisters, Judy Harner, and Linda Kay Slagle and husband, Keith. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his infant son, Michael. A graveside service will be will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 1, 2012 in the Springhill Presbyterian Church Cemetery, conducted by Rev. Charles McFarlin. The family will receive friends at the residence. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Springhill Presbyterian Church Missionary Fund, 4141 Springhill Road, Staunton, VA 24401.