Funeral service for Mr. Bobby Ray Vandiver, age 65, of Elora, TN will be conducted at 1 PM on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Elora First Baptist Church, with Bro. Bob Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the McClure Cemetery.
Bobby Ray was born on October 4, 1954 in Princeton, AL to the late Robert Clifton and Gertrude Rouse Vandiver. Mr. Vandiver was a loyal and dedicated employee of APAC for over 30 years. He always joked every time he saw a corvette, that he needed a “work vette” to drive back and forth to work. Most of all he loved and cherished family time. He could often be found on date night at Montana drive-in with his wife, Betty, spending time with his son, Shannon, playing with his grandchildren, or visiting his sisters. Mr. Vandiver was a member of the Elora First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Betty Ann Edwards Vandiver; son, Robert Shannon (Brittany Nicole) Vandiver of Elora; grandchildren, Morgan, Leia, Bryce, Vipe, Thomas, and Travis Vandiver; sisters, Sarah (Terrell) Shelton of Fayetteville, Barbara (Edward) Echols of Elora, and Mary Owens of Elora; sister-in-laws, Catherine, Ruth, and Marie Vandiver; nieces and nephews, Gary, Ricky, Dianne, Tina, Judy, Jeff, Anthony, Patrick, Danny, and Dale Vandiver, Bobby, Tim, and Sandy Shelton, Michelle Fowler, and Keri Franklin. In addition to his parents, Mr. Vandiver was preceded in death by his daughter, Christina Ann Vandiver Conner; brothers, Robert, Harold, and David Vandiver; and nephew, Randy Vandiver.
Visitation with the family will be from 11 AM until 1 PM on Tuesday at Elora First Baptist Church.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Bobby Ray Vandiver.
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9 Comments To "Bobby Ray Vandiver"
#1 Comment By Kathy Rouse Krocker On July 5, 2020 @ 5:01 pm
Prayers for the family of comfort and healing❤
#2 Comment By GREGG & ANITA EDWARDS & FAMILY On July 5, 2020 @ 5:49 pm
We want to send our love and prayers for Betty, Shannon & all the grandchildren. We love y’all. I know y’all will miss Bobby so much. He was a good man.
#3 Comment By Teri Pitts On July 5, 2020 @ 7:07 pm
Dear Betty and family:
My heart is breaking for all of you! Praying God gives you peace and understanding and cradles you with his love! Lean on him now and days ahead.
Love and blessings,
Teri Marty Pitts
#4 Comment By Randy & Dorothy Taylor On July 6, 2020 @ 7:45 am
So sorry for your loss praying for the family
#5 Comment By Candi carter On July 6, 2020 @ 12:39 pm
Dear Mrs betty I am so sorry to hear about brother Bobby passing away if you need anything you better let me know.or if you need anything or need a shoulder to cry on let me know. Give vipe a hug for me I love you so much
#6 Comment By Barry Arnold and Family On July 6, 2020 @ 3:37 pm
Very sorry for your loss. May God bless the family and give them strength
#7 Comment By J.W. Arnold and family On July 6, 2020 @ 4:47 pm
Sending prayers to the family. We are so sorry for your loss.
#8 Comment By Connie Arnold On July 6, 2020 @ 6:24 pm
Betty I’m so sorry for your lost.My prayers and thoughts are with you. Love Connie Arnold
#9 Comment By jerry reese On July 6, 2020 @ 9:33 pm
Sarah ,Tim and Bobby -So sorry for the loss in your family. Prayers , Jerry and Pat Reese