Robert Frederick Balmer

Robert Frederick "Bob" "Ol Buc" Balmer, 80, of Cloverdale, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Balmer; his mother, Hope Balmer; his sister, Helen Bowersox, his son-in-law Richard Pitsenbarger; and his grandson, Benjamin Pitsenbarger. He was a member of Parkway House of Prayer Church. Survivors include his daughter, Suzanne Brown of Stuart, Va.; son and daughter-in-law, Fred and Tammie Balmer of Blue Ridge; grandchildren, Joshua Pitsenbarger, Jared Pitsenbarger, Tyler Balmer and Heidi Balmer; and special friend, Eva Peck. Bob's Funeral service will be held at 10 am, Saturday, April 7, 2018 in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Hwy, Buchanan, VA with the Rev. Gareth Stephenson officiating. Interment will follow in the Wheatland Lutheran Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, April 6, 2018 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 at the funeral home. Those wishing to make a contribution, please consider Parkway House of Prayer Youth Group, 3230 King St., NE, Roanoke, VA 24012.