Robert "Bob" Ervin

Robert (Bob) Ervin, 87 of Weber City, went home to be with the Lord, late Wednesday night, March 9, 2016 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Bob was a lifelong resident of Scott County. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Bob worked in Construction for over 50 years. He was a member of Rye Cove Community Church where he enjoyed his church family, especially, "Little Miss Janie". He sang for the Lee Smith Singers for 24 years. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Frances Matlock Ervin; father, William Flint Ervin; mother, Gladys Ervin Darnell; step father, Cossie Darnell; brothers, Bill Ervin; along with several half-brothers and half-sisters. He is survived by his son, Rickey Ervin; sisters, Verda Fraser, Sue Smith and husband Melvin, and Juanita Summey; brothers, Bud Darnell and wife Tom, Tommy Darnell and wife Carolyn; special friends, Tim Gibson and Kay Pierson; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to send a special thank you to Dr. Marco Da Silva, his nurse Helen, and the staff at the Wellmont Hematology and Oncology center for the special care given to Bob. The family will receive friends from 5 pm to 7 pm Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Scott County Funeral Home. A service will follow at 7 pm in the funeral home chapel with Evangelist Kenneth Neeley and Pastor Mike Ervin officiating. Music will be provided by Kenneth Davis. A graveside service will be held at 10 am on Monday, March 14, 2016 at Holston View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Don Gillenwater, Tim Gibson, Kay Pierson, Wayne Winegar, Mike Peters and Mike Matlock. Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Home is serving the Ervin family.