Robert Edwin McKissic, age 88, husband of the late Laura Jean (Crosland) McKissic for 61 years prior to her passing in 2016, of South Coventry, PA, passed away due to complications of heart disease on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 20, 1931 in Spring City, PA, he was a son of the late George and Margaret (McCullough) McKissic.

Mr. McKissic was a graduate of Spring City High School, class of 1950, where he created many life-long friendships. Those friendships flourished into yearly class reunions, and monthly breakfasts. Mr. McKissic was the owner of G.T. McKissic Appliance and Royersford Hardware, and was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Spring City. Mr. McKissic enjoyed taking family vacations, especially to Fort Myers Beach, FL, and had visited 46 of the original 48 states. He was an avid bike rider, spending most of his weekends riding around Washington, D.C. with his wife and family. Along with building his home, he also built the pool that hosted parties and gatherings for four generations of family members, many of his life-long friends, and groups from Church each Summer.

Mr. McKissic is survived by three children, Laurie, wife of David Hasselhan of South Coventry, PA, Margaret, wife of Michael Ellis of Boyertown, PA, and Douglas, husband of Ann McKissic of Exeter, PA; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mr. McKissic was preceded in death by one son, Robert McKissic, Jr.; one great-grandson, Jack Rowley; and three brothers, George McKissic, Everett McKissic, and Richard McKissic.

A private graveside service will take place in the Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Spring City, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Bethel United Methodist Church, 952 Bethel Church Road Spring City, PA 19475 or to the Epilepsy Foundation, 8301 Professional Place W, #230
Landover, MD 20785 in memory of his great-grandson, Jack. Condolences may be made by visiting www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Cattermole - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Royersford, Pennsylvania.