Robert "Bob" Beale

Robert Beale, age 78, of Paris, died Friday, March 9, 2018, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

Bob married Glorene Flagg Beale in 2001 and she survives of Paris.

Born September 24, 1939, in Inglewood, California, he was the son of the late John Beale and the late Frances Clement Beale. Bob was a retired roller die operator for Goodyear. He was a member of the Progressive Baptist Church who enjoyed collecting old cars, fishing and playing cards.

Along with his wife, he is survived by a daughter: Robbin Hirt and her friend George Brickman of Murray, KY; two step children: Venus Hart of Paris and John Flagg of Tennessee; a brother: Allan (Karen) Beale and his children Colleen Beale and Michael Beale all of Sun City, AZ; five grandchildren, two step grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Ridgeway Funeral Home 201 Dunlap St., Paris, TN 38242, will be handling the arrangements. Visitation will be Monday, March 12, 2018, at the Progressive Baptist Church from 1 until 2 PM. The funeral service will be held at the Progressive Baptist Church Monday, March 12, 2018 at 2 PM with Pastor Richard Adkisson officiating.

Family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Park