Dr. Robert E. Garvin, 88, of Akron, died Friday, Sept. 29, 2006, at the Akron Care Center in Akron, after a brief illness.

Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Akron with the Rev. Laurice Streyffeler officiating. Inurnment will be in the Riverside Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Carlsen Funeral Home -- Schroeder Chapel of Akron

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlsenfuneralhome.com.