Robert Lawrence "Bum" Sylvia

Robert Lawrence "Bum" Sylvia obituary

Robert Lawrence "Bum" Sylvia

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Robert Sylvia Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kyker Funeral Homes - Harriman on Dec. 3, 2025.
Robert Lawrence Sylvia (Bum) age 87 of Harriman passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Parkwest Medical Center. He was a Staff Sergeant serving in the U. S. Air Force. Bum loved spending time with his family and being outdoors.

Survivors include:

Wife C. Jeannie Sylvia,

Daughter Becky Sylvia,

Daughter and son in law Suggie and Ben Jacobs,

Granddaughter Sylvia White,

Grandson Matthew Sylvia,

Granddaughter Taunia Cate,

Granddaughter Jayde Gilmore,

Grandson Connor Gilmore,

Great grandsons Barrett Gilmore,

Avry Abel,

Asher Sylvia,

Great granddaughter Addison Armistead,

Brother Sayer Hembree,

Nieces Susie Tyler,

Cindy Turley,

Sisters Mary Harmon,

Elizabeth Wheeler, and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside service 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Roane Memorial Gardens with Military Honors by the Roane County Military Memorial Honor Guard. Kyker Funeral Home of Harriman is serving the Sylvia Family.

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