Robert Lewis “Bob” Sligh, 84, died May 21, 2012.
He was born in Grand Rapids, Mich., and was a lifelong resident of Holland, Mich., and winter resident of Vero Beach.
He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan.
He served as an intelligence officer in the Air Force for two years.
He retired as CEO of Sligh Furniture Co.
He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Holland.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Lois Sligh; sons, Rob Sligh, of High Point, N.C., and John Sligh, of Eden Prairie, Minn.; daughter, Barb Sligh Donati, of Louisburg, N.C.; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Macatawa Bay Junior Association (www.mbja.org) at 2157 South Shore Drive, Holland, MI 49423. or the American Water Ski Hall of Fame (www.waterskihalloffame.com).
An open memorial celebration will be at the Macatawa Bay Yacht Club in late summer.
Arrangements are by Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com.
