Robert G. Behel, 83, of Florence died Saturday, August 15, 2015, at ECM Hospital.

Visitation will be Tuesday, August 18, 2015, from 6-8 PM at Elkins Funeral Home, Florence. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 19, 2015, at Mt. Zion Church of Christ at 11 AM with Danny Easter officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Mr. Behel was preceded in death by his parents, Granville and Hazel Behel; one brother, Richard Behel and three sisters, Nannie Jo Behel, Cathalee Madrid, and Magaleen Behel.

Mr. Behel is survived by his wife, Earlene Behel; son, Ray Behel (Joyce); sister, Ila Jean Crowson; sister-in-law, Sue Behel; five grandchildren, Heather Behel, Jordan Behel, Tanner Behel, Jamie Marlar, and Cody Jones; three great-grandchildren, Jaden, Nevaeh, and Mason; nieces and nephews, Wanda Easter, Samuel, Jay, Benjamin, Danny, and Johnny.

Pallbearers will be Doug Hendrix, Steve Watkins, Jerry Clemons, Travis Clemons, and Ben Brethrick. Honorary pallbearer will be Jr. Behel.