Robert Lee "R.L." Hiers
Robert Lee “R.L.” Hiers, 95, of Dover, and born in Jennings, Florida, died Aug. 10, 2016.
He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in World War II. After the war, he came back to Dover and went into the grocery business. He was co-owner of Ideal Grocery for many years and then manager of Dover Bi-Lo. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Dover, where he served as deacon. He loved his family and his church.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Mary Ellaner Hiers.
He is survived by his daughter, Judy Smith (Dr. James); grandchildren, LeAnne Peacock (Wallace), Lacinda Prestwood (Jack) and Dr. Jeff Smith (Bekki); great-grandchildren, Justin Peacock (Amy), Tara Adkins (Kyle), Kendelle Jimenez (Josh), Ty Prestwood, Jordan Prestwood, Jazmen Smith, Joktan Smith and Joshua Smith; and great-great-grandchildren, Wyatt Adkins, Addy Joy Adkins, Lyla Jimenez and Avery Peacock.
The family would like to thank Dr. Max Rattes, Dr. Christopher Berchelmann, the staff at Whispering Willows A.L.F. and the LifePath Hospice Purple Team.
A celebration of life was held Aug. 15, at First Baptist Church of Dover. Dr. James Smith, Dr. Jeff Smith and the Rev. Rolla Utley officiated. Committal followed at Dover Cemetery, Dover.
Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.
