Bob was born and raised in Virginia and was a longtime resident of the Chattanooga area. He retired from Dixie Yarns.
Bob has been a member of Central Baptist Church (Abba’s House) for 43 years where he served on the Pulpit Committee that called Doctor Ron Phillips to Abba’s House in 1979. He is currently a Deacon and former Deacon Chairman. Bob served as a Trustee, Director of Senior Adults and Youth Director. He was committed to The Mission of Abba’s House through Ron Phillips Ministry and was on the building committee at Abba’s House.
Bob had a smile that was infectious to everyone who crossed his path. Bob was his grandchildren’s # 1 fan and rarely missed a sporting event. He always made sure they had whatever they needed to be successful on and off the field.
Bob is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty H. Martin; children, Constance (Eric) Bonanni and Kathy (David) Leff; grandchildren, Mandy Evans (Pete) Dakis, Rocky (Jenni) Evans, Bo Bonanni and Audra Bonanni; great grandchildren, Michael Dakis, Zander Dakis, Alex Dakis and Brady Evans; brother, Kenneth Martin.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 pm on Sunday and 11 am to 12 (noon) on Monday at Abba’s House, 5208 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343.
Services for Brother Bob will be held at 12 pm on Monday at Abba’s House with Pastor Ronnie Phillips, Jr. and Doctor Ron Phillips officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bob’s name to Abba’s House.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.
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