Robert Dean "Bob" Arnot

Robert Dean "Bob" Arnot obituary, Tampa, FL

Robert Dean "Bob" Arnot

Robert Arnot Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Florida Mortuary Funeral & Cremation Services - Tampa on Jan. 17, 2025.

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Robert "Bob" Dean Arnot, aged 84, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024, in Tampa, Florida. He was born on April 11, 1940, in Croswell, Michigan and moved to Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 15.
Bob was a loving and devoted husband to Tracey Arnot (née Riker) for 15 years.
He was the cherished father of Tina (John) Roels, Robin (Rich) Kubiak, and Robert (Rustie) Arnot Jr.; the loving grandfather of Ryan Arnot, Marshall Roels, Rachel Kubiak, and Carson, Kelsey, and Kennedy Arnot; and the fond great-grandfather of Sophia Arnot.
Bob was the brother of Sandra Garrecht and the loving son of the late Marjorie (Brown) and the late William Arnot.
After graduating from Central Michigan University with an accounting degree, Bob became the Head Golf Pro at Rocky Point Golf Course in Tampa. He loved his job, was well-respected at Rocky Point, and held the position for over 40 years. He loved his family, golfing, and watching sports of any kind. He especially enjoyed leisure time with his friends at the Tampa Bay Downs racetrack.
Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.at Florida Mortuary, 4601 North Nebraska Ave Tampa, (813) 513-0215.
Prayers will be offered for Bob at the end of the 8:30 a.m. Children's Mass on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Incarnation Catholic Church, 8220 W. Hillsborough Ave, Tampa.
Interment will be private.

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