Robert Peace

Jr.Robert David "Bob" Peace Jr., 54, of Chattanooga, died suddenly in his sleep on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012.He was born on May 22, 1958 to Robert and Evelyn Peace. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee and was employed with Focus Residential Treatment Center.Bob is survived by his mother, Evelyn Peace; sisters, Linda (Doug) Chumbler and Shirley (Matt) Lincoln; brother, James (Robin) Peace; nieces, Amanda (Matt) Douglass, Teri (Blake) Gholston, Heather Lincoln, Kristi Nodwell; nephews, Dickie Chumbler and Garrett Peace; two great-nieces; three great-nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends.Bob left us far too soon but for those who were touched by him, understand that the quality of existence far exceeds time.Bob loved his family and friends immensely and showed this everyday through his words and actions. As a long time friend of Bill W., Bob touched many lives through sharing his experience, strength and hope."Only the open gate can receive visitors, only the open hand can receive gifts, only the open mind can receive wisdom, only the open heart can receive love." Bob taught us this by his very life.Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 26, 2012 at the funeral home with Brother Richard Mason officiating.Burial will follow at Lakewood Memory Gardens East.Memorial donations may be made to the Hamilton County Humane Society, 212 N. Highland Park Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37404.Please share your condolences at www.chattanoogaeastchapel.com.Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist. 404 S. Moore Road, East Ridge, TN 37412.