Robert Shawn Betton Sr.

Robert Shawn Betton Sr. affectionately known as “Bobby Shawn” or “Bob” Sunrise April 15, 1963 and Sunset March 26, 2018 in Columbus Ohio.

Bob was the type of man who helped others before he wouldhelp himself. Despite his challenges, he was a loyal son, brother, loving caring father, and a loyal friend.

Bob graduated from Central High School, always a hard worker, good with his hands, he could fix most anything. He waslast employed with Block Properties. He was a longtime employee of Talib’s Shoes with brother in law Emile Bashir. Bob also owned his own janitorial business. He also worked several years as band stage manager for Terry Davidson & Gears Band.

Robert Shawn Betton Sr. was preceded in death by his parents; Annabell Thompson and George Samuel Betton Jr. and son Jospeh “Dee Dee” Betton

Left to cherish his memory are children:Robert Shawn JrBetton, (Kashonda), Ashley Potter-BettonBetton, KashondaBetton,  D’AndreBetton, DyamondBetton, CarzelBetton, &AnnabellBetton. Four stepchildren, a total of 17 grandchildren, sisters AdriaShahid-Wilson(Larry),  Vickie Bashir (Emile) and companion Dana McVay.

Bobby Shawn will be forever missed by those who had the privilege of really knowing him. He will be especially missed by those who had the pleasure of loving him.

Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Monday April 2, 2018 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave. Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.