Robert J. Conover, 'Bobby' 69 of Galena, MD, died February 24, 2019 at home

Bobby was born on September 30, 1949 in Pennsylvania, son of the late Harry E. Conover, Sr. and Helen McClure Conover.  As a child his family moved to the Pondtown area.  He had worked for Delmarva Sash and Door, Hardwood Mills, Winfield and DuPont Horse Farms and most recently Pardoe's.  Bobby was a member of the SAL Post 246 and a past member of the Millington and Sudlersville Vol. Fire Companies.  He enjoyed Bluegrass, watching the Orioles, Ravens and NASCAR, decorating for the holidays, fishing and yard work.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his Chihuahua, Mickey.

Bobby is survived by his wife of 24 years, Lorraine George Conover; children, Marshall Ellsworth (Stephanie) of Millington and Lori Ann Hadaway (Mark Dixon) of Still Pond; grandchildren, Shelby Ellsworth and Tyler Ellsworth; a sister Alice Hyatt of Sudlersville, and 4 brothers, Chuck Conover of Barclay, Harry Conover, Jr. (Brenda) of Warwick, Tommy Conover (Gail) of Galena and John Conover of Centreville, MD.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, March 3 at 2 pm in the Betterton American Legion Post 246, Betterton, MD.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered to SAL Post 246, PO Box 100, Betterton, MD. 21610 or Humane Society of Kent County, PO Box 352, Chestertown, MD. 21620

Arrangements by Galena Funeral Home of Stephen L. Schaech