Charles Robert “ Bob” Coder was born on April 14, 1932, in Chillicothe, Ohio, and went on to be with Jesus January 4, 2022. His selfless and continual love for his family and friends will be remembered by all who knew him.

At 16, Bob was rescued from a plane crash in which he saved his unconscious cousin by unbuckling and pushing him to safety out of the burning plane. With a broken back and burnt legs, he was carried by his hands and feet down the mountain to the ambulance below. He was a hero and a survivor!

He and our mother, Dorothea, raised 5 children. And from his wheelchair, he guided our mom through Alzheimers until she passed at home, just like he promised.

He was an encourager to all. His notes and words of affirmation kept all of us hopeful and looking forward. After visiting Haiti, he began a Christmas for Haiti Ministry in 1986 which continues to feed, encourage and minister to this day.

His children and grandchildren all love and esteem him. Through his example, we saw firsthand what it looks like to follow Christ.

Bob was preceded in death by Dorothea, “Dottie,” his wife of 58 years. He is survived by his sister, Laverne Southern, his five children, Terri Domsher (& Gary), Kathy Abney (& Ancil), Dave (& Susan), Steve (& Linda) and Tim, and grandchildren, Heather Johnson-Taylor, Joshua Taylor, Austin, AJ and Andrew Abney, Rachel Sawuk, Matthew Coder, Nathan and Jonathan Coder, Luke, Joel, Jessa, Josiah and Amy Coder, Amber McGrath and Scott Coder. Bob also has a wonderful legacy of 23 great grandchildren and 2 great, great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, Bob requested that donations be made to Hand to the Plow Ministries. The address is 16221 Rawls Road, Sarasota, FL 34240-9147. To give via PayPal, click below: