Robert H. Spaulding was born on October 4, 1964 to Earl E. Spaulding and Geraldine “Terry” Spaulding. He was the youngest of 5 children. Bobby became a folk hero in the Homewood neighborhood during his growing up years. Although being disabled and unable to speak, Bobby was loved by everyone. Bobby attended Lucy Idol Center. At age 18, he moved to the Warrensville Developmental Center where he lived until 2012. He moved back to Lorain County to the care of Our Lady of the Wayside. He once again attended Lucy Idol which thrilled the staff. As his health deteriorated he became a resident of Cedar Creek in Elyria. His last residence was Amherst Manor in Amherst. Bobby’s final days were spent at New Life Hospice in Lorain. The family would like to offer a heartfelt thanks to the staff for the excellent care Bobby received.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Earl E. Spaulding in 1991 & his mother Geraldine in 2012. “Mom” was the one word Bobby learned and used.

He is survived by his siblings, Thomas E. Spaulding (Betty), LuAnn Manko, Terri E. Morris (Michael) and Sandra J. Oswalt (James) who served as his legal guardian. Visitation for Bobby will be Wednesday April 22, 2026 at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Elyria from 4:00-7:00 p.m.. His homecoming Celebration will be on Thursday April 23, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral Home. Pastor Tom Spaulding of FBC of Clyde Officiating. Burial will be at Resthaven Memory Gardens, Avon.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Lucy Idol School.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercao.com