Robert "Bob" Alsip, 78, of Hixson, TN formerly of Etowah, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021.

He graduated from Etowah High School in 1960 and a graduate of UT of Knoxville; he was a member of Burks United Methodist Church of Hixson; he was Eagle Scout Troop 74;  an avid fisherman. He was a Charter Member of the Chattanooga Bass Club.

Preceded in death by his parents, Brown L. and Evelyn Alsip; grandparents, Hugh and Ida Lee "Tiny" Alsip.

He is survived by his wife, Judy Alsip; son and daughter-in-law, James and Vicki Alsip; daughter and daughter-in-law, Melissa and Jennifer Alsip Borstelmann; grandchildren, Ashley Alsip and Ella Alsip Borstelmann; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Jim and Phyllis Alsip, Tim and Nina Alsip; niece and nephews, Jenifer Moore, Brown, Christopher and Joey Alsip.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, January 29 ^th in Green Hill Cemetery in Etowah, TN with Dennis Bordwine speaking.

No formal visitation will be held.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Burks United Methodist Church, 6433 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343.