Robert E. Whitehair, age 78, of Geneva passed away Tuesday November 8, 2016 in Concord. Robert was born in Flemington, West Virginia on December 23, 1937 to Ruth (Caplinger) and Dennis "Dink" Whitehair. Mr. Whitehair was a former resident of Madison moving to Geneva in 1976. He was a member of the New Day Christian Church in In Madison, a Veteran Of the United States Army. Robert had worked as a Machinist for Ohio Broach & Machine He also worked at Lubrizol in Painesville in the maintenance department. He enjoyed sports and CB Radio. He is survived by his wife Eleanor (Sutherland), Stepsons Tom Hull of Minneapolis, Minn. And Brian Hull of Springhill, Fla. Step Sisters Kim McCabe and Charlene Alexander both of Madison. Preceded in death by Parents, Sisters Pat Crouse, Dottie Whitehair, Beaula Thompson And Stepmother Ruth Whitehair, stepson Mickey Hull. Private services be held in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Geneva. Arrangements are being handled by Potti Funeral Home Madison Ohio