He was born on April 22, 1930, in Burlington, Vermont to the late Benjamin and Alpa Heath. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Petty Heath and four brothers, Harry, Bill, Henry and Johnny Heath.
Robert was a veteran of the United States Air Force where he served as a Corporal. He retired as an engineer from Combustion Engineering.
He was a member of Ridgedale Baptist Church and the Friendship Sunday School Class.
Survivors include his two children, Amy Rogers (Jack), Benjamin F. Heath, three grandsons, Will Rogers (Michele), Allen M. Heath, Dylan T. Heath, and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 am, Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at the Chattanooga National Cemetery with Dr. Bill Owens and Rev. Tony Leonard officiating. Military rites will be conducted at the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Ridgedale Baptist Church, 1831 Hickory Valley Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
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Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421.