Robert “Bobby” Eugene Chason, Sr., 78, of Tallahassee, died Monday, August 26, 2013 at Big Bend Hospice House. Bobby was a life-long resident of Tallahassee and was born March 12, 1935 to Joe and Ruby (Layton) Chason. Bobby is a United States Army Veteran and is a retired building materials salesman having been employed for over 50 years with Tallahassee Builders Supply, Discount Lumber and Gulf Coast Lumber.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Geraldine Pittman. Bobby is survived by his devoted companion, Arlene Meade of Tallahassee; his sons, Bobby Chason, Jr. of St. Teresa Beach, FL and Courtney Chason of Panama City Beach, FL and Bobby’s former wife, Nannette Harrison of St. Teresa.
A gathering of friends and family will take place Thursday, August 29, from 6-8 pm at Culley’s MeadowWood Funeral Home, Riggins Road Chapel, located at 1737 Riggins Road