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Bobby Chism

August 19, 1937 — April 29, 2024

Bobby Harold Chism Sr., 86, passed away at his home on April 29, 2024.

Bobby was born on August 19, 1937, a son of the late Ophelia Holt Chism and Willie Washington Chism. Bobby worked in the Pipe Shop in Dan River Mills for over 40 years and retired in 2005. He also served 3 years with the United States Army. He was of the Baptist faith. He loved working outside in his yard and enjoyed trips to the mountains and the beach.

Bobby met Kimberly Doris Chism in June of 1998 and married her on January 5, 2015.

In addition to his wife, Bobby is survived by his son, Hayden Chism (Macy), a grandson, Cooper Chism, and a special cousin, Sandra Baker. He loved his fur-babies, his five cats and his dog, Ranger.

In addition to his father and mother, Bobby is predeceased by two sons, Bobby Chism, Jr. and Michael Chism, his grandparents, Lee and Martha Holt, and his aunt, Juanita Cook.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Townes Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Ryan Riley officiating. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family has requested that no flowers be delivered to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Pittsylvania Pet Center.

Please sign the online guestbook on the Memory Wall at www.townesfuneralhome.com The Chism family has entrusted arrangements to Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main St., Danville, VA, 434-793-1211
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