Birth date: Sep 3, 1933 Death date: Jul 12, 2021
To view the Lifestream of the Celebration of Life Funeral Service, please click HERE Bobby Gravett Sylvia, age 87, passed away on July 12, 2021 at the Veterans Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born on September 3, 1933 to Read Obituary
Dearest Bobby! I was so grieved to hear that I would not be seeing you anymore but happy to know that you had gone on to that long-deserved home. I have photos of you with my family when I was quite young. How we have loved you! Your sense of humor and love of the south made it easy to relax around you but your love for Jesus and knowledge of the Bible made you an invaluable brother. So very thankful that God lent you to us. Julia Green
It took time to think of something gentle, appropriate and majestic to say about you in such a short space. I have several hymns marked in my hymn book that were called by you. There is one that has 2 stars that was called out by you. Hymn 359... Help me to keep on going, with heart and purpose true. Earth's fading joys receding and heaven's reward in view. A crown in heaven awaiting. Thy chosen, faithful few~ Born again, glorious rest, crown is won! Thanks for the spiritual kindness that you encouraged in my life. I'm also speaking for my mom Johnnie Outten.
Although we're happy for Bobby, we're sad for us as we keenly feel the loss of a true friend and brother. Bobby was a part of our family during the growing up years of our children in northern VA. His love, servant's spirit, encouragement, kindness, and humor were a gift to all of us. Certain of his sayings, which we called "Bobbyisms", still bring a smile to our faces. Bobby will be sorely missed by so many who loved him.
Gordon & Julie Thomas and family
I will always appreciate Bobby's infectious smile and generous spirit.
Bobby was a very special man in many ways, I had the privilege of working with him for a year in SW Virginia. He was always happy and upbeat even on the days when he informed he was grouchy. He loved to share the Word of God and as others have said he excelled at having words of comfort at funerals. I'm glad I had the privilege of working with him.
Bobby's tender care of Hubert back in the 90s here in TX made a lasting impression on some of our children who were below 10 years of age. They are all in their 30s now and mourning the loss of their very special friend. We've all lost a dear friend, but we are so glad he allowed God to turn his life into a miracle and now will rest in peace throughout all eternity.
Steve & Donna Klepzig
It is so touching to me to read the tributes to the lives Bobby's touched. He had
thought he was a dying life like in a cocoon, but the most beautiful 'Butterfly'
emerged, and even at that the best is yet to come as he has said. I only know
Bobby thro the times son Darrel and Jo Droel mentioned him.
We were so thankful to have Bobby here in our home over the years. So many thoughts when thinking of his love and care for God's Kingdom and his people, and care for those honest souls yet searching. His love for his Bible and God's word. Thankful for his encouragement over the years through emails, texts and calls. True spirit of a servant. As others have said we remember and am thankful for his reminder of "The best is yet to come" and "The sweetest rest you ever had". Rest dear Brother.
Bobby Sylvia was like a brother to Joe and I. He was soo kind and thoughtful of the friends. Full of life... and always a real joy to have him in our home. At funerals he had... he would remind people that "the best was yet to come." Also said ... "it's the best sleep you could ever have..." I will miss him so much. His faithfulness and life itself will always be remembered. Joyce Deel
