Robert Eldon "Bob" Espey
Robert Eldon "Bob" Espey
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Bob was born October 3, 1941 in Huntingdon to the late Eldon Espey and Pauline Espey. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his late wife, Gail B. Espey; two sisters, Joyce Cole and Jean Fields; one brother, Ronnie "Ron" Espey.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Espey; one son, Robert Brian Espey of Atwood, Tennessee; two daughters, Sandy Gail (James W. Jr.) Hagey of Nashville, Tennessee and Mary Grace (Tony) Barrios of Atwood, Tennessee; one sister, Eleanor Jane Overby of Jonesboro, Arkansas; seven grandchildren, Conor Espey, David Espey, Savannah Hagey, Molly Hagey, Samuel Hagey, Nate Barrios and Sarah Barrios; one great-granddaughter, Galilea "Lele" Dean.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice or Milan First United Methodist Church 200 Jones Blvd Milan, Tennessee 38358.
Dilday-Carter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 731-986-8281
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