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ROBERT JAMES BATH

FUNERAL HOME

Gentry-Morrison Funeral Homes - Serenity Gardens Chapel

3350 Mall Hill Drive

Lakeland, Florida

ROBERT BATH Obituary

ROBERT JAMES
BATH, 54

LAKELAND - Robert James Bath, 54 years old, of Lakeland suddenly passed on March 19, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Fort Huachuca, Arizona on May 9, 1962 to JD and Shirley Bath. Robert was a kind, loving, generous, patient and funny man all in the same breath. Those who knew him, loved him. Robert had an accident as a young man that left him paralyzed. Facing that kind of life would lead some folks to roll up their tent. But instead Robert built a house, home and a life. The Bath family are no quitters Robert said and he refused to be the first. He had various hobbies and interests including radio control cars, boats, Star Wars and enjoyed watching movies. Most important of all was spending time with his loving wife Kim and family. To Robert, his dad is his hero, his mom is his heart and his wife is his soul mate and best friend. With the support of his loving family and his nurses he was able to live his life to the fullest.
Robert is survived by his wife Kim, stepchildren Matthew, Madeline and Julia, sister Susan (Rex) White of Lakeland, sister Ronda (Frankie) Knight of Coleman, GA, sister Wanda Bath of Lakeland, brother Stuart (Anna) Bath of Salisbury, NC, nieces Angela and Elaine, nephews John, Heath, Ray, Matt, great nieces Khloe and Amirah and nephew Bentley.
Visitation Thursday March 23, 2017, 10-11am at Gentry Morrison Funeral Home at Serenity Gardens, 3350 Mall Hill Dr. Services to follow at 11:00 am.

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Published by The Ledger from Mar. 21 to Mar. 23, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for ROBERT BATH

12 Entries

Carl, Julia, Chris and staff

March 30, 2017

To all of Robert's Family,

I work for the attorney that helped Robert with his injury. We spent several years going through Robert's journey with him.

Robert was our hero and inspiration. We were so sad to hear about his passing. But he made such a great impact on all of us. He was the most positive person living with his circumstances that we have ever seen.

He will be greatly missed. It feels good to think about him laughing and dancing in Heaven.

Ron and Nancy McKeehen

March 26, 2017

Kim, our prayers are with you and the family. We are so sorry for your loss. Robert was one of our favorite customers (Grills & More) and we always enjoyed his visits. He was a great role model for everyone -- most people would not have persevered given his circumstances but he always had a smile and kind word. He will be missed.

Lori Haworth

March 24, 2017

Kim and Family,

So sorry for the loss of your sweet Robert. My heart goes out to you and the entire family. May God's blessing bring you comfort and strength during this difficult time.

George and Mary Little

March 23, 2017

Lifting you all in prayer and just wanted to say how sorry we are for your loss.

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Ed & Lori Herring

March 21, 2017

I am so sad to hear this. Ed and I send our love and prayers to all of you! In the last 41 years, I had only seen Robert once. But, he was an inspiration to me. It was good to hear from him on Facebook.

Carol Dixon

March 21, 2017

A sad day for you all, and a piece of the puzzle we will never know. Praying for your comfort in this time of deep sorrow.

Vicki Cuervo

March 21, 2017

Kim and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prays are with you and your family at this very difficult time.

Carol Anderson

March 21, 2017

I have missed our long chats when I worked for his attorney. He truly was remarkable. He will be missed by many.

VERNA ROBERTS

March 21, 2017

MAY GOD'S LOVE COMFORT AND STRENGTHED EACH OF YOU DURING THIS TIME OF SADNESS.

Sandra Hetrick

March 21, 2017

Our condolences to the whole Bath family. We have known Robert and his family for a long time. Shared so many fun times, we will miss Robert. But what an incredible man he was.

Melinda Knight Kaminski

March 21, 2017

Our sincere condolences to the entire Bath family, We love you, and I take comfort in knowing that Robert is dancing and running with the angels and that I will see him again some day!Go rest high on the mountain!

Ronda Knight

March 21, 2017

You're still here in my heart and mind,
still making me laugh cause your stories live on.
I hold you in a thought and I can feel you.
I feel you and this gives me strength and courage.
The tears I have cried for you could flood the earth
and I know you have wiped each one away.
For you Brother, I promise you this,
I will go on with my life and make you proud. I will always hold you in my heart.
I promise you I will be missing you everyday till the end of time,
but this is not my end and I can't hold my head underwater....I need to breathe.
I need to love and miss you, but I also need to live because through me you will live,
you will still laugh and love,
you will still sing and dance,
you will still hug and kiss.
You will forever be in our lives,
you will forever be a brother,
a son,
an uncle
and friend.
I am going to miss your shining face
I think of you and wonder why?
I might cry or smile,
but at the end of the day I am one day closer to you.

I love you so much Robert and will miss you even more.