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Robert Pirtle Obituary

Robert Pirtle, 76 of Cedar Rapids, IA passed way on Friday, March 8, 2024. Robert moved to Iowa in 1977 from Tennessee and landed a job with Amana Refrigeration and became a Union Steward. He retired from there in 2009. He was raised on a farm and considered himself a cowboy that loved watching westerns. In his free time, he loved to fish, hunt and work on cars. He made friends everywhere he went and was loved by his neighbors. He was a big talker that influenced the lives of many as an active church member. His cat Grace and his grand pup Bernie, he absolutely adored. Robert is survived by his children Scott, Charles and Rhonda Fulton, Brothers Bobby Hayes, Roosevelt Pirtle, Sister Earlene Pledgem Grandchildren Latoya Blume, Emmanuel Fulton, Justin Fulton , Breanna, and Willie Fulton, ex wife. He is proceeded in death by: Parents Roosevelt Pirtle & Elnora Hayes, Brothers Jesse, Simon & Raymond, Sisters, Mae Emma, Mookie & Weedie. An outdoor memorial will take place in April. Location has not been determined.

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Published by The Gazette on Mar. 17, 2024.

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Will

October 26, 2024

Robert was a great friend and co- worker, i loved listening to his stories about his family and his early life back in Tennesee,He always carried his Bible in his lunch bag, he will be missed dearly

Katie Ehlinger

March 25, 2024

Scott,
Thinking of you & all the family. Thoughts & prayers.

Tena Westmoreland

March 19, 2024

Sending my condolences to the family.

Diane Pirtle Thomas

March 19, 2024

Big Bubba as we call him. We all grew up in lil New Bern TN out in the country. Big Bubba was like a big brother to us. You will be missed my bro. Wish we could be there. Our Love and Prayers are with the Pirtle Family

Vicky Pirtle

March 18, 2024

My Condolences to the family My Cuz was a outstanding person love him he will be missed pray for his kid's and family. In Tennessee.

Elaine Palmer

March 17, 2024

Robert aka Pops was my neighbor. He was always friendly and waived with a smile. He will be missed. RIP Pops.

Jeremy and Tina Holtz

March 17, 2024

Robert was truly blessed and a great man friend and will truly be missed we loved him so

Teri

March 17, 2024

You will truly be missed Uncle Robert. Looking down the alley to see if your garage door was up is now a memory. You loved us all unconditionally and we loved you just the same. May you rest in Heavens Paradise

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