Robert Sensabaugh Sr

Robert Sensabaugh, Sr., 94, of Church Hill, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 4, 2017. He attended Rocky Hill School and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Robert worked at Mead Paper Co. for 41 years and was a member of V.F.W. and Kingsport Lifesaving Crew. He enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing, and gardening.

He was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Naomi Sensabaugh; second wife, Mary Bloomer Sensabaugh; parents, A.W. and Fannie Sensabaugh; son, Phillip Sensabaugh; sisters, Wanda, Patsy, Beverly, and Phillistan; two brothers, Huston, and Billy Lynn and a granddaughter, Bobby Jean Robinson.

Robert is survived by his daughter, Kathy; sons, Isaac (Andy) and wife Helen, Robert Jr. and wife Vicia, Farrise, Michael and wife Debbie, and Kennith; 15 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sister, Reba McAmis; and sister in law, Lorraine Sensabaugh.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at Freedom Independent Missionary Baptist Church, or anytime at the home of his son, Andy, or his daughter, Kathy. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. with Pastor Andy Sensabaugh and Assistant Pastor Troy Daily officiating.

Burial will follow at Church Hill Memory Gardens with Military Rites presented by American Legion Posts 3/265.

Pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Bloomer and deacons of Freedom Independent Missionary Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Freedom Independent Missionary Baptist Church, 1536 Independence Avenue, Mt. Carmel, Tennessee 37645.

Special thanks to V.A. Medical Center, Durham-Hensley Nursing Home, and Avalon Hospice for their care of him.

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