Obituary of Robert Mungle Salyer

Robert Mungle Salyer of Lookout Mountain, GA passed away at his home the afternoon of February 12, 2014 with the snow softly falling. Bob was born on July 22, 1915 to William Carson Salyer and Nell Ross Snodgrass Salyer. He moved to Knoxville, TN as a child attending school and graduating from Knoxville High School. He continued friendships on the campus of the University of Tennessee with many who remained life long friends. He served in WWII with the United States Army as a training specialist at Fort Hood, TX. In 1943 he married Jeanne Eakin of Petersburg, TN, whom he had met on the campus of The University of Tennessee. Following the end of WWII, they relocated to Chattanooga, TN and Lookout Mountain. He began his long career as a representative and supplier of material handling equipment representing Eaton Yale & Towne and Clark Equipment. He was a member of the Downtown Kiwanis Club, The Lookout Mountain Fairyland Club, The YMCA of Downtown Chattanooga and the Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church where he served as deacon. He was predeceased by his parents, his sister, Mary Nell Salyer Adcock of Knoxville, TN and his beloved grandson, Andrew Eakin Moore. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Eakin Salyer; his son, Robert David Salyer of Nashville and Leiper's Fork, TN; his daughter, Joan Salyer Moore of Lookout Mountain, TN; his grandson, Guy Ford Willingham, Jr. of Memphis, TN; great-granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth Willingham of Memphis, TN and Chapel Hill, N.C.; his granddaughter, Mary Emily Moore of Roanoke, VA; great-granddaughters, Mary Mackenzie Brooks and Isabelle Katherine Brooks of Roanoke, VA; great-grandson, Benjamin Thomas Moore of Lookout Mountain, TN; nephew, James D. Adcock and family of Knoxville, TN. He had a wonderful life of travels with his wife, family and friends. He loved books, music and the beauty of the mountains and the beach. He loved his family with all his heart and they him. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, February 18 at 3pm at Forest Hills Cemetery with Rev. Joseph Novenson of Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church officiating. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church, 316 North Bragg Avenue, Lookout Mountain, TN 37350 or the charity of choice. The family wishes to thank Dr. Henry Williams for his kindness and care. The family of Mr. Robert M. Salyer is kindly being served by Wann Funeral Home & Cremation Center, at the foot of Lookout Mountain., St. Elmo. (423) 821-7551 Share your memories, stories and photos at www.wannfuneralhome.com.