John Robert “Bob” Lazear, 62, of Coumbus, passed away on August 19, 2022. He was born in Marietta, Ohio on March 8, 1960, and graduated from Marietta High School in 1978 and Ohio University in 1982. He joined the Air National Guard in 1978 and served for 36 years, reaching the rank of Senior Master Sergeant by his retirement. He was deployed to Afghanistan in 2012 as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Bob is survived by his wife of 41 years, Amy Leigh Cayton Lazear; his son, Matthew Gregory Lazear (Adrien Marie), and daughter, Lt Col Emily Elizabeth Irene Lazear; brother, Michael Lazear (Mary Kay); numerous brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews; his beloved shih tzu, Norman; and grandpets, Zeke and Simba. He is predeceased by his father, John Blaine Lazear; mother, Linda Elizabeth Baker Lazear; and sister, Theresa Lazear.
Bob was a loving husband, devoted father, and loyal friend, who consistently put the well-being of others before that of his own. He was an avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Guardians, and sports in general.
A visitation will be held on August 26, 2022 from 2pm-6pm at SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST, 1051 E Johnstown Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230, with military rites at 2pm.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association (lbda.org) or a military charity of your choosing.
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