Robert Chambers Rothman

Robert Chambers Rothman obituary, Sneedville, TN

Robert Chambers Rothman

Robert Rothman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 9 to Jan. 11, 2023.
Robert C. Rothman, of Sneedville, born April 13, 1927, passed away on January 8, 2023. He was born in Nashville, Tn. to Robert & Zuda Rothman. He graduated from North High School in Nashville. He earned his B.A. from George Peabody College and his M.Div. from Vanderbilt School of Theology. He married Rowena Wortham on December 12, 1952. Robert served as the first chaplain from the Church of God (Anderson) in the Air Force from January 1953 to February 1983. In the Air Force, he served in South Carolina, Japan, Texas, Newfoundland, Oklahoma, Hawaii, Illinois, Korea & Alabama. He retired from the Air Force at Maxwell Air Force Base, AL. on February 28, 1983. Upon his retirement, he was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. He and wife Rowena retired to a farm in Sneedville, Tn. where they built two log homes and raised cows. He also served as a Sunday School teacher and associate pastor at Kingsport Community Church in Kingsport, Tn. In retirement he remained active in his community by serving on the Hancock County Library Board, as chaplain for the Treadway Volunteer Fire Department and as election officer for Hancock County,

He is survived by;

His wife of 70 years; Rowena (Wortham) Rothman

Daughters; Robin Carpenter, Randy Coppess (Jack) and Rhonda Hamm (Mike)

Grandchildren; David Rothman (Mandy), Jan Shoopman (Jayme), James Rothman (Amber), Anton Caldwell (Sommer), Kara Caldwell (Sam), Hunter Carpenter (Amanda), Jacob Coppess (Anne), Daniel Coppess (Cassie), Miriam Green (Kyle), Bryler Hamm (fianc?' Layla) & Victor Hamm

17 great-grandkids

Brother; Richard Rothman

His eight children and their families also survive him

The family wishes to express a special thank you to his caregiver, Misty Cooper

A memorial graveside service will be held at 11 A.M. on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the Rothman's Ridge Cemetery

In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the following: Kingsport Community Church, 2316 Memorial Blvd., Kingsport, Tn. 37664 or Treadway Volunteer Fire Department, 189 SR-131, Thorn Hill, Tn. 37881

Online condolences can be made at www.mcneilfuneralhome.com

McNeil Funeral Home in Sneedville is honored to be serving the Rothman Family

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January 13, 2023

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January 10, 2023

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Mr and Mrs G. L. Asher

February 22, 2024

Colonel Rothman married us in Chapel #2 at Maxwell AB, AL on 17 November 1979. He was a very friendly, honest person and we have looked for him on occasion thru the years. Rest in Peace and we send our late, but well meaning condolences to the family.

FUMC Chancel Choir

January 13, 2023

Robin. Our prayers are with your family and you at this difficult time. Much love. Ben, Brad, and FUMC Chancel Choir members

Barbara Sanders

January 10, 2023

Rowena, Robin and Family, I am so sad to hear of Bob's passing. He was a wonderful man who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. I have many fond memories of Bob, your family, and our years worshipping together at Kingsport Community Church. Please know you are in my prayers. Sending love and hugs.

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