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Robley Paul "Bob" Bedford

December 6, 1932 — September 10, 2020

Robley Paul "Bob" Bedford

Robley Paul “Bob” Bedford, 87, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Thursday morning, September 10, 2020.  He was born in Kingsport and was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School, class of ’51, where he played basketball and baseball, and a graduate of Tusculum College where he played basketball.  Bob was manager of the Kingsport Moose Lodge and Natatorium until retirement.  He was a member of Mafair United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Shanks Bedford; son, Robley Walter “Dusty” Bedford; grandson, Blake W. Bedford; parents, Walter and Irene Thompson Bedford; brother, Ed Bedford; and sister, Roma Bedford Harrell.

Bob is survived  by his children, Jeff Bedford and wife, Barbara, Joey Bedford and wife, Gail, and Barbara Millsap and husband, Bobby; 2 granddaughters, Cydnie Bedford Brenner and husband, Dave, and Abby Millsap; 5 grandsons, Samuel P. Bedford and wife, Brittany, Will Bedford, Jordan Bedford and wife, Casey, Landon Bedford and wife, Meg, and Nathan Millsap and wife, Haley; 6 great-grandchildren, Eli Brenner, Lila Brenner, Deacon Bedford, Miller Bedford, Walker Bedford and Jace Bedford; and brother, Sammy C. Bedford and wife, Adela.

It was Bob’s wish to be cremated.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Mafair United Methodist Church, 1409 E. Center St., Kingsport, TN 37664 or to the organization of your choice.

 

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