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Robert Neil Worden

May 18, 1928 — September 28, 2023

Novi

Robert Neil Worden (Bob), 95, of Novi, Michigan, passed away on September 28, 2023.
 
Bob was born in Fairview, Montana on May 18, 1928 to Robert and Mildred Worden.  He graduated from Fairview High School and continued on to receive Bachelors and Masters degrees in Business Administration from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
 
Bob was married to Grace Rita Wiza on August 19, 1961; they were married for 30 years.
 
After college, Bob served in the US Army from 1952 through 1954.  Upon discharge from the service, Bob worked in marketing at Burroughs Corporation and later at Ford Motor Company as a systems analyst until his retirement in 1993.  He enjoyed building model trains, attending UM games, traveling and walking.  He was also involved in various investment clubs for over 40 years.
 
Bob is survived by his son Robert Worden; son Neil Worden and his wife Heddy, along with their sons, Darren and Benjamin Worden.  He was preceded in death by his wife Grace.
 
Visitation will be held at Manns Family Funeral Home in Livonia, Michigan on Thursday, October 12th at 10:00am with service at 11:30am.  A Committal Ceremony will be held at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan at 2:00pm that afternoon.

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Visitation

Thursday, October 12, 2023

10:00 - 11:30 am (Eastern time)

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Starts at 11:30 am (Eastern time)

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Burial

Thursday, October 12, 2023

2:00 - 2:30 pm (Eastern time)

Great Lakes National Cemetery

4200 Belford, Holly, MI 48441

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