William Robert 'Bob' Poling, age 71, of Gallipolis, died Tuesday May 28, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Born January 21, 1948 in Scarborough, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Williams R. Poling Sr. and Wanda Ramplewich Poling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by 1 sister; Anitra G. Dray, and by 1 Brother in law; Homer E. 'Jack' McQuaid.

Bob will be remembered for his dedication to the Gallipolis Fire Department, which he joined on June 27, 1979. Thru the years he served in many capacities. He advanced to Lieutenant on April 3, 2001, and then was appointed Fire Chief on August 28, 2005 a position he held until his retirement on December 5, 2011. During his time with the department he served as the President of the Gallia County Fire Fighters Association for many years and was instrumental in the Department hosting the Hocking Valley Regional Fire Fighters School on several occasions.

He retired as a Radio Communications Representative. For many years he worked as a mechanic at the Gallipolis Motor Car Company and later at the Southeastern Equipment Company.

Bob is survived by 1 Brother; Mark A. (Deb) Poling of Centerville, OH; 1 Sister; Gloria J. McQuaid of Gallipolis; 3 Nieces; Jamie L Denney of Gallipolis, Angela Cline of Gallipolis, and Stephanie (Danny) Poling Wise of Centerville, OH; Nephews; Michael S. Mcquaid of Gallipolis, and Christopher Dray of Gallipolis; He is also survived by his longtime friend; Wilma Thaxton of Gallipolis.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM. Tuesday June 4, 2019 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Bob Hood officiating. Burial will follow in the Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 5:00 PM. till 8:00 PM., with a Fireman's Memorial Service being conducted at 7:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Gallipolis Fire Department, 2018 Chestnut Street Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 or to the Friends of Gallia County's Animals PO Box 252 Rio Grande, Ohio 45674 in Bob's memory.

An online guest registry is available at www.waugh-halley-wood.com