Robert Fanning

On the morning of Dec. 28, 2017, Dr. Robert Knox Fanning “Bob”, a faithful husband, loving grandfather, brother, accomplished physician, and great friend passed to his heavenly reward with his Savior Jesus Christ.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Knox and Hazel Fanning; stepmother, Martha O’Kelley Fanning, and son, Rob.

Survivors include his loving wife, Dr. Etta Fanning; sister, Wanda Fanning; daughter, Alissa Fanning Millsap; stepchildren, Rodney and Elizabeth Bobbitt; Randy Bobbitt and Beatriz Romero; grandchildren, Lauren, Trent and Victor; in-laws, Charlene and James Garlitz; Nancy and Edward Ogden, Janis and Michael Polcyn; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and beloved pets, Lenny and Prissy.

Dr. Fanning was a product of the Chattanooga schools system. He attended City High and the University of Chattanooga where he graduated in 1965. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. After being commissioned in the U.S. Army Dr. Fanning, served in Germany and returned to Tennessee where he received his medical degree from the University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine. He then moved to Texas to complete his internship and residency at Brooke Army Hospital. Dr. Fanning remained in Texas after leaving the military. Dr. Fanning had been a member of Trinity Baptist Church in San Antonio. His interests included gospel music, history, travel and University of Tennessee Football.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2018, from noon to 2 p.m. at Chattanooga Funeral Home, North Chapel.

A memorial service will follow immediately after at 2 p.m. with Rev. Sally Ensley officiating. Interment will be held at Forest Hills Cemetery.

Arrangements are held by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com