Robert "Bob" Joseph DeSoto

He was born on February 19, 1957, to Bobby Joe DeSoto and Teresa Prince in California. He was married to his beloved wife Jodie DeSoto on April 4, 1987 and they were married for 38 years. Together they were blessed with two daughters Jessica and Jacalyn. He lived in Southern California until July 2019 when they moved to “God’s country” in Ooltewah, Tennessee. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for 40 plus years. He enjoyed being outside and working on the yard as well as helping those in need no matter the location.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Renee Conley, Jolyn Dalrymple and Noelle DeSoto.

He is survived by his wife Jodie DeSoto, daughters Jessica (Ryan) Shibata and Jacalyn (Nickolas) Ernandes, granddaughters Kora, Maggie and Banks Shibata and Allison and Lillian Ernandes. He is also survived by sisters Kathy Jones and Julie Moore and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the Silverdale Baptist Church – North Ooltewah Campus, 8761 Snowy Owl Road, Ooltewah, TN 37363, with Pastor Randy Thomas officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please consider bringing a living plant to create a living memorial.

Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.ChattanoogaValleyViewChapel.com

Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421.