Bobby Ray Mashburn

Bobby was born in Fyffe, Alabama to the late Lester and Florence Mashburn. He served our country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Bobby was the owner and operator of Cleveland Wood Products for over 27 years. He was a member and deacon at Red Bank Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his sons, Mike and Tommy Mashburn; three sisters and a brother.

Bobby is survived by his wife of 71 years, Virginia Smith Mashburn; daughter, Karen (Don) Miller; grandchildren, Melisa (Brian) Wooten and Dustin Miller; great grandchildren, Tavian Henson, Corbyn Wooten, Allie and Luke Miller; one sister and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 pm on Friday, December 27, and 11 to 12 pm (noon) on Saturday at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.

A Celebration of Bobby’s life will follow at 12 (noon) on Saturday at the North Chapel with Dr. Bill King officiating. Burial will be in Chattanooga Memorial Park.

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.