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"Bob"Robert M. "Bob" Chatham, age 83, of Germantown, OH, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021. He was born on April 25, 1937, in Homer, GA, to the late Robert and Ruth Chatham. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Elaine (Phelps) Chatham; his brother, Charlie Chatham; and his sister Diane Osburn. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. Robert worked 23 years at NCR as a Field Engineer in Dayton, Greenville, SC, and Columbia, SC. He was President of Sunbelt Properties of West Columbia, SC, until his retirement in 2012. Robert loved to restore old cars and trucks; and was an IFR Pilot ~ building and flying his own plane. He faithfully attended church; both the First Nazarene Church in Columbia, SC, and then the
Germantown First Church of God. Robert will be missed by family and friends. The family will receive friends 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. (1 hour prior to the Service), Saturday, February 6, 2021, at the Dalton Funeral Home, 6900 Weaver Rd., Germantown, where the Funeral Service will follow at 12 p.m., with Pastor Ruby Harp officiating. Burial will be at Germantown Union
Cemetery. Please share condolences at daltonfh.net.
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Phyllis Berns
January 27, 2022
Hard to believe its been a year, but now our spouses are together. May God bless both, and our families. It takes time to heal from our loss. Only prayers help and good friends.
Patti Dailey
March 20, 2021
Madam Chatham, I am so sorry to learn of Mr. Bob's passing. I fondly think of you often. You and your family are in our prayers. SC misses you! Jason and Patti Dailey
Judy Jones
March 20, 2021
So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Though we have not seen him and Elaine in a long time, they are both often in my thoughts and always in my prayers.
Thomas Hickman
February 6, 2021
Elaine, I’m so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing, my prayers are with you and your family, I enjoyed conversations of old motorcycles with Bob, if you need anything at all please don’t hesitate to ask
Theresa Neely
February 6, 2021
“My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Phyllis Berns
February 3, 2021
My condolence Elaine and family. It was thoughtful of Bob to write a nice note for Frank Berns, who he worked with at NCR. My thoughts and prayers are with you. His last line was he was not far behind,its going to be a real reunion. God Bless
Donna Alford (Matthews)
February 3, 2021
Elaine, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember worshipping with you and Bob at Greenville First Church of Nazarene. My parents spoke highly of you both. May God grant you peace and comfort during this time.
Elizabeth Alford Smith
February 3, 2021
My condolences Elaine.
I remember you and Bob from Greenville 1st church, and you and momma going to nursing school together.
God bless you and comfort you.
Elizabeth Alford Smith
Cheryl Sherman
February 3, 2021
Glenn and I are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. We are glad to have known him. You will be in our prayers!
Joseph Natividad
February 3, 2021
I did not get to meet mr chatham,but my best friend is his brother charlie..I miss out I am sure.sergeant major natividad of lula,ga
Christy Green
February 2, 2021
Elaine, Mike and I are so sorry to hear of Bob's passing! He was such a good man and we will cherish our memories with him! Praying for you!
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