Robert “Bob” Clyde Carmack, age 87, of Bristol, Tenn. went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at The Cambridge House. He was born April 21, 1932, a son of the late Christopher (Chris) Hugh and Sara Katherine (Kate) Carmack. He lived most of his life in Bristol after transplanting from Church Hill, TN at the age of seventeen. Bob loved and served his community as a Boy Scout Troop Leader, South Holston Little League Coach (PTA), Weaver Ruritan Club President and Sullivan East Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief for nine years. He enjoyed serving his church through various church committees and as a deacon while a member of Holston Baptist Church in Bluff City, TN. He would later join Antioch Baptist Church in Bristol, VA. serving on the security/prayer team, UPWARD basketball and church choir. Bob worked at Burlington Industries in Bristol as a supervisor with over 35 years of service and retired as supervisor from JP Stevens in Kingsport.
Bob’s favorite pastime was spending time with his family and friends while camping or vacationing. He loved to travel in the motor home and was a member of the Zollicoffers Camping Club where he shared many friendships and stories around the campfire. He loved sharing these experiences with his children and grandchildren.
Along with his parents, Bob was preceded in death by four brothers, Garland, Jim, Bud, Bill Carmack; and two sisters, Ruth Parker and Grace Williams. He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-five years, Betty Marie Carmack; son, Robert Alvin and wife Lisa of Rogersville, TN; and daughter, Sandra “Sandy” Harris and husband, Charles “Chuck” of Bristol, TN; four grandchildren: Brian Carmack, Jason Carmack, Regan Guess and Kaylee Harris; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2020 in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Scott Watson officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 until 1:45 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. The burial will be held immediately following the service in Glenwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Chuck Harris, Brian Carmack, Jason Carmack, Cody Guess, Tim Dyer and Zachary Carrier.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to his many caregivers at The Cambridge House – Bristol who cared and loved him for almost five years. Each staff member played a special role in his life and has meant so much to the family during his struggle with dementia/Alzheimer’s.
Online condolences may be registered at www.weaverfuneralhome.net. Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
I am so sorry for your loss. We all loved Bob and he will always have a special place in our hearts.
Thanks Stephanie, I know all of you loved dad. Thanks for taking care of him.
Rob and Sandy.
Betty, so sorry for your loss. Sharon and I have you in our hearts and will be praying for you during this time. May our Lord give a very special touch of comfort to you. So grateful that in life Bob had a huge desire to serve our Lord and to put him first in life. Heaven gets sweeter all the time.
Mom is in the Cambridge House she can’t remember much. I show her message. Thanks for condolences
Rob Carmack
I’m so sorry to hear of Uncle Bob’s passing. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. I haven’t seen Bob since just before he moved and know the heartbreak that you have experienced over the years and now. I will not be able to come by on Saturday but my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lynn, thanks for your condolences. Mom is at Cambridge House, she only remembers a few things. She may remember you. Thanks again
Rob Carmack
Our heart-felt condolences go out to Uncle Bob’s family. May the Lord bring you comfort in knowing he is made whole again., and reunited with loved ones until we all join them.
Sandy and Chuck,
While I didn’t personally know Mr. Carmack, I had many close friends that did and all talked about your dad with the most respect any one could ever ask for. I know that he showed you the most love any father could and he raised you in church, the best thing I think a father can ever do. It is only human to miss him and his love for you; however, possibly the best gift God gives us is memories and we have them until we’re all together in a place that is so wonderful we can’t even imagine it. Remember, it’s just a “twinkling of an eye” until we all get to be together again. Know that you’re in our prayers and that we’re friends until the end of eternity.
Thanks for condolences. Dad was good Christian and good man. He is better off in heaven than laying in the bed. Mom is at Cambrige House and remembers little. But the Lord is with us.
Rob Carmack
Betty, I was so sorry to read about Bob’s passing. You and your family are in my prayers
Thanks Linda, mom is at Cambridge House. She remembers little. I hope all of your family are doing good.
Rob Carmack
Betty we are sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. I also served with Bob at East Volunteer Fire Dept. Our family were proud to have you and Bob as our neighbor and friend. We know that Bob is now with the Lord. Prayers Robert (Rooster) and Sandy Hunt
Thanks for condolences. Mom is at Cambridge House. I’ll show mom what you wrote. Thanks again.
Rob Carmack
so sorry to hear this and did not get to come due to death of my husband. Just know I’m thinking about you all and keeping the family in my prayers. Mr. Carmack was part of our family here to and we loved him dearly. Love Velma
Thanks for condolences. Mom is at Cambridge House. I’ll show mom what you wrote. Thanks again.
Rob Carmack
Thanks Velma for condolences and all the other things you’ve done for our family. Sorry to hear about your husband. We didn’t know until after the funeral. You’ve played an important part of family. Thanks again.
Rob and Sandy
Thanks Velma for condolences and all the other things you’ve done for our family. Sorry to hear about your husband. We didn’t know until after the funeral. You’ve played an important part of family. Thanks again.
Rob and Sandy