Robert "Bob" James, D.D.S.

Dr. Robert “Bob” Eugene James, D.D.S., age 80, of Springfield, died Saturday, February 19, 2011 at NorthCrest Medical Center. He was affectionately known as "Doc". Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, February 23rd at 10 oclock am in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield with the Rev. Dr. Stuart “Stu” Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in the Robertson County Memorial Gardens with Robert James, Jr., Ryan Fromm, Tim Anderson, Timothy Anderson, Chris Roberts, Ralph Hollingsworth, and Jerry West serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 4-8:00PM and again on Wednesday morning from 9:00AM until the hour of service. Dr. James was born March 15, 1930 in Deputy, IN to the late Floyd Austin and Lynna Eador James. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving as a pilot and in the Korean War. He was a retired dentist, having begun his career in 1963 and opened his dental practice in Springfield in 1967. Dr. James retired from his practice in 2006. He was founder of the St. Lukes Episcopal Church in Springfield and served as its first Senior Warden. Dr. James was very proud of his work with the Boy Scouts of America, having worked with Troop #144 in Springfield and earned the Long Rifle Award and the Silver Beaver Award. Other accomplishments and interests include Past President of the Springfield Rotary Club, Past President of the Robertson County/Springfield Chamber of Commerce, Past President of the local chapter of the American Cancer Society, a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity, and his mission work in South America. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Elizabeth Wilson James; son, Robert Eugene (Tammy) James, Jr., of Nashville; daughter, Joanna “Jody” (Tim) Anderson, of Bellbrook, OH; brothers, Dr. Carroll (Imogene) James, of Columbus, IN, and, Russell (Helen) James, Sr., of Deputy, IN; sister, Lynna (Pastor Bill) Roberts, of Dumfries, VA; grandchildren, Elizabeth Anderson (Ryan) Fromm, of Cinncinatti, OH, Jennifer Anderson (Chris) Roberts, of Hendersonville, Timothy Robert Anderson, of Bellbrook, OH; great-granddaughter, Katelyn Anna Fromm; sisters-in-law, Alice James, Marcia (the Rev. Terrell) Griffis, and Anne Wilson; and, a host of loving nieces and nephews. The family requests memorial contributions be made to either St. Lukes Episcopal Church in Springfield, or to the American Cancer Society. All donations may be sent in care of Austin & Bell Austin & Bell Funeral Home is in charge of these arrangements. www.austinandbell.com AUSTIN & BELL FUNERAL HOME-SPRINGFIELD, TN (615) 384-1000

Robert "Bob" James, D.D.S.

March 15, 1930 - February 19, 2011