Bob was a native of Chattanooga and had lived on Signal Mountain for over 30 years. Bob was a loving husband, father, and devoted grandfather. He served our country in the Air Force during the Korean War. Bob worked with South Central Bell and retired from Bell South after 32 years of service. He was a Mason and member of the Alhambra Shrine.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Frances Virginia Costello Richie; parents, Elva Wiggins and Cecil Richie.
Bob will be greatly missed by those who are left to cherish his memory, including his son, Robert Eugene (Mary Jo) Richie, Jr.; daughter, Pamela Richie (Geoff) Lee; grandchildren, Lauren Richie, Taylor (Ben) Elliott.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 pm on Friday, March 16, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
A graveside service will follow at 3 pm on Friday at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
The family would like to give special thanks for the care given at both Morning Pointe of Hixson Assisted Living and Alexian Village.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 1000 Alhambra Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37421 or www.shrinershospitalforchildren.org
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
