Robert Steve Teems, 61, passed away December 28, 2025. He was born on September 27, 1964. Robert loved Hotrod cars and motorcycles. He was fun, loving, an amazing pop-pop, caring husband and friend. Robert enjoyed drag racing with his father. He loved getting a chance to drive an 18-wheeler with his brother for many years.
He is preceded in death by his father, Robert P. Teems and brother, Barry Teems.
Survived by his mother, Brenda Teems; wife, Brandy Teems; son, Matthew Hitchcock; daughters, Shelbie (Chandler) Harvey, Shea Teems; siblings, Joseph (Joey) Teems; grandchildren, Baron and Elise Harvey; nieces and nephews Callie, Carson and Landon McDonald.
6018 John Douglass Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37421

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