Robert "Bob" Ray Romas, 73, lifetime resident of Clay County, passed away at his residence at 3:15 p.m., Oct. 1, 2007, following a lengthy illness.

Services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007, at Lawson-Miller Chapel, with Rev. Ted Schrory officiating. Burial will follow at Zion United Church of Christ Cemetery, Poland.

Visitation will be at the funeral home Friday from 3-8 p.m. and again Saturday morning from 7:30 a.m. until time of services.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Vista Care Hospice or to an organization of your choice.

Visit www.lawson-millerchapel.com to light a candle in his memory or to sign the guest register.

The Clay County Community Foundation has set up The Robert R. Romas Memorial Fund in Romas' honor.

Residents interested in putting contributions into the fund may do so through the Clay County Community Foundation, 523 E. National Ave., Brazil.

In addition, envelopes for the memorial fund will be made available at Lawson-Miller Chapel during visitation hours.