Robert H. Robbins

Robert H. Robbins, attorney, age 83, of Chattanooga, formerly of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in his home on August 17, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, and "Grandad" who will be deeply missed until we are reunited again in heaven. Bob was born December 13, 1940 in Birmingham, Alabama.

Upon his graduation from the University of Kentucky, Bob was commissioned as an officer in the United States Air Force. A decorated Vietnam veteran, he served as a Captain, Navigation Flight Officer with the Military Airlift Transport Service, and Military Airlift Command during the war.

After active duty, he attended Cumberland School of Law at Samford University where he received the Doctor of Jurisprudence degree Cum Laude. He was Research Editor for the Law Review. He also attended New York University School of Law and received the Masters of Law Taxation LLM degree.

He was a member of the American Bar Association, Chattanooga Bar Association, and Bradley Bar Association. He practiced law for several years in Chattanooga before becoming Senior Vice President and Trust Officer of the Cleveland Bank and Trust Company and Citizens National Bank. A graduate of the American Banking Association National Trust School and National Graduate Trust School with high honors, he was active in the Tennessee Banking Association as President and Chairman of the Tennessee Banking Association Trust Division.

He was active in organizations including the Sunrise Rotary Club of Cleveland, Tennessee, and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary where he served as Division Captain and Qualification Examiner.

Bob was most recently a member of Ridgedale Baptist Church. Before moving to Chattanooga, he was a long time member of First Baptist Cleveland, Tennessee. He has always enjoyed studying God's word. He loved the bible studies led by Pastor Allan Lockerman, especially his deep dive into Revelation. Bob was quoting verses even in his last days here on earth.

He lived life to the fullest during his 83 years. He enjoyed tennis, golf, white water kayaking, hiking up to the top of Mt. Leconte many times, and rafting 6 days on the Colorado River.

He and his wife, Janie, enjoyed travel within the states, but also to other countries including Europe and Israel. They also enjoyed cruising in the Caribbean, even a Disney cruise with their grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents Jesse Manley Robbins and Kathleen Hamilton Robbins, and his brothers, Jesse Manley Robbins, Jr. and David Tyler Robbins. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Jane "Janie" Robbins; son, Michael Jesse Robbins; daughter-in-law, Courtney Saunders Robbins; grandchildren, Ava Kathleen Robbins and Andrew Charles Robbins, of Cleveland, Tennessee; and two nephews, a niece, and four cousins.

Bob will be laid to rest with full military honors at the Chattanooga National Cemetery with his family present. A visitation will be held at Ridgedale Baptist Church, September 7, 2024 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. The Celebration of Life Service will follow the visitation starting at 12:00 pm at the church, 1831 Hickory Valley Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com