Robert R. Bird, 87 of Cambridge, Ohio passed away Tuesday December 30, 2008 at the residence of his Grandson. Robert was born September 4, 1921 in Cambridge, Ohio to the late Arthur A. and Dena G. Wills Bird. Also preceding him in death was his Wife: Eulalia M. McKee Bird in 1997, a Son: Ron McKee and 3 Brothers: Francis, Clarence and John Bird. Robert graduated from Cambridge High School in 1939 and from Muskingum College.Robert was a WWII army veteran. He was a retired music and english teacher after 12 years from the New Philadelphia, Ohio schools. He also taught music at Buffalo, Pleasant City and Cumberland High Schools.In 2008 Robert was inducted into the Buffalo High School Hall of Fame. He was a member of 1st United Methodist Church, Co-Wed Sunday School Class, American Legion Post 84, VFW Post 2901, Cambridge Kwianis Club, Cambridge Concert Assn., Muskingum College Choir, 1st United Methodist Church Choir, Guernsey County and Tuscarawas County Retired Teacher's Assn., Life member Ohio Retired Teacher's Assn.. Surviving are 2 Sons: Robert Helen McKee of Claysville, Oh., Kennard Helen McKee of Columbus, Oh., 5 Grandsons: Mike Debbie McKee of Cambridge, David JennyMcKee of Maineville, Oh., Scott Michele McKee of Dundee, Oh., Kevin and Mark McKee of Newark, Oh., 8 Great Grandchildren including Janielle and Jenna McKee of the home. Several Nieces and Nephews. Calling hours will be from 2:00 to 4:00 & 7:00 to 9:00 Friday January 2, 2009 with services at Bundy-Law Funeral Home at 11:00 Saturday Jan. 3 with Dr. Rev. Alan Bevere officiating. Burial in Northwood Cemetery. Memorial Contributions can be made to Muskingum College Music Department: 163 Stormont Street New Concord, Ohio 43762.