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Robert Boyd Fly

1944 - 2023

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Thursday

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4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Thursday, September 28, 2023

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Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, United States

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September

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8:00 am - 10:00 am

Friday, September 29, 2023

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Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, United States

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Friday, September 29, 2023

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Jeff roberts posted a condolence

Friday, September 29, 2023

Mr Fly and myself watched many Mt Juliet sporting events together. Very good man. Enjoyed our time together. Jeff Roberts father of Jacob Roberts

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Jason Tucker posted a condolence

Thursday, September 28, 2023

I grew up with the boys. My cousins lived next door and we all did Boy Scout things. One year we went deer hunting at a camp my uncle and Bob had fixed up. My mom had packed me a sack lunch which had an orange in it. The brown bag had laid around the camp for several hours as we hunted and rode 3 wheelers. When it was time for a snack, I couldn't find my orange. Surprisingly I had found it in the trash barrel. I was upset and looked up and saw Bob policing the camp and figured he had tossed it in the trash.*Note* The trash was considerable a distance from the camp. For some reason, I decided to throw that orange at Bob to see if I could let him know that I knew he thre my orange away. That orange hit Bob in the back of his head. I was terrified, being a 14 yr. old and had hit a 6ft. 8 in guy with an orange. But Bob was cool and collective and turned to me and just smiled and asked" did you throw that?" I didn't know how to respond. We both were in awe from the whole event. Later we all played cards and had the greatest memories back in the day.

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Larry Crockett posted a condolence

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Keith, hope you remember me from trauma unit 25 years ago... We have some friends in common from congregations. My condolences to you and your family. May God bless you with rest and peace.

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LtCol Jim Parker posted a condolence

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Bobby was a life long friend, in high school and in the 118th together. We all ran together with Talton and the football team. He will be missed. god bless his family and the memory of Bob Fly.

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Michael Allen posted a condolence

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Robert was a friend and my First Sgt as well in the 118th Logistic Squadron. He was professional in his duties, and he was a friend during my tenure as commander of the Logistic Squadron. He and I had a few rounds of golf as well. Sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers and condolences to the family. Michael Allen Ret. Lt. Col.

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Col (Ret) Jim Apple posted a condolence

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Bobby was the absolute best "First Sgt" the Air Force ever had! He " Had my back" for many years as my First Sgt in the Tennessee Air National Guard. His office was right outside my door. NOBODY came in my office without his "approval". He even stopped my wife one time :)….did not know who she was. His management and people skills were superb. Many young troops benefitted from his guidance, as did I. My service in the Tennessee Air Guard was greatly enhanced by Bobby's professionalism. My life was enhanced by his friendship. Fair winds my friend.

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

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Kyndle and family, our deepest condolences to you and your family. We love you!

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Chris Pickens posted a condolence

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Linda, Keith, Kent, Britney, and family, I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of Bob. I will always remember him as being bigger than life. He loved his family, his friends, his Mt. Juliet community and his country. His 40 faithful years of service in the TN Air National Guard inspired me to serve and I will be forever grateful to him for that. Bob was a true friend to so many of us and we will miss him dearly. He was so very proud of all of you. I always enjoyed listening to him brag about his kids and grandkids. You all will certainly be in our thoughts and prayers. Your friend, Chris Pickens

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Kay Smith posted a condolence

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Linda, Keith, Kent, and the rest of this wonderful family, I am so sorry for your lose. Linda, I remember when you and Bob started coming to the Mt. Juliet Church of Christ. We have been friends ever since. Then we both started our families along with many fun times. Bob and I had a ball coaching the boys in T-ball. Playing golf with Bob and Bill Ward was always fun. Going to Orpyland was a blast. Geric got to play with Keith and Kent in football, and Kendall got to room with Kent in college. Bob was always proud of his family and watching the boys play sports and watching Brittany in the color guard at WC. Bob was a great athlete himself and a good man. Just a little over a week, the last time I saw him, he had a ballgame on TV which was almost always the case. He will be missed.

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