June 23, 2021
Mr. Robert “Bob” Medley, Jr. age 78 of Smithville, TN passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital.
Bob was born on March 19, 1943 in Smithville, TN to his parents, the late Robert Sr. and Clara Driver Medley. Born and raised in Smithville, he loved to entertain family and friends with tales of past times. Bob was a proud United States Army Veteran having served during the Korean Conflict. After moving to Iowa he met Barb and they created a beautiful life life together. They raised both Bob’s children as well as many other young adults in need of loving homes.
Bob spent many years in Iowa as an Ironworker and Estimater. In 1993 Barb and Bob packed up for a new life adventure together back in Smithville, TN as cattle farmers. After many years, he retired from S&W Manufacturing to live out his life dream of living in a log cabin on Center Hill Lake. During his retirement on the lake, he loved giving friends and family rides on the bass and pontoon boats.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Ray Allen Medley and a sister, Mary Pearl Hooper. Survivors include his wife Barb Medley of Smithville, TN. Son, Steven Medley and a daughter, Jeana Medley Osborne. Grandchildren, Kristen York, Megan Kelsey, Samantha Brown, Ashton Kindhart & Ben Medley. 11 Great Grandchildren & many beloved nieces & nephews.
Memorial Services will be held on Friday, June 25, 2021 at 5pm at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be on Friday, from 4pm until the service time at 5pm. Family and friends will officiate.