Robert L. Permenter, a native of Memphis, Tennessee and a longtime resident of Mobile, died on Wednesday, January 9, 2013. Robert was a member of the Berean Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Permenter; two children, Jeanette Bosarge and Richard Bosarge; his mother, Estelle Permenter; four nephews, Eric, Edward, Timmy and Robby Roberson and their families. Funeral services will be held from the Chapel of Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home on Monday, January 14, 2013 at 10 AM with American Legion Post 250 conducting military honors. Visitation will be at the funeral home Sunday from 5 until 7 PM. Burial will be in Mobile Memorial Gardens.