Robert Kriens

Robert Franklin Kriens, 87, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 Robert passed away to be with his wife, Onedia "Cup Cake" Kriens; his beloved son, Ronald Mark Neal; mother, Lucille Kriens; and father, Benjamen Franklin Kriens. Robert retired from the U.S. Navy in 1971 as a SM1. He was very proud of his Navy Career and was a military man until the very end. Robert was a beloved husband, son, dad, grandpa and great-grandpa. Much can be said for the love between a dad and his son. The unbreakable bond like no other, with all of the incrediable adventures, the once in a lifetime travels and holding each other up through lifes heartaches. Just knowing that you can look into those eyes and seeing that ever lasting love. This is the love shared between Sonny and his dad "Bob". Robert is survived by his sons, Sonny Neal, of Georgia. Johnnie and Lynn Neal, of Tennessee, Robert Neal and family of Oregon; daughter, Katherine and her husband, Tracy Vankleeck along with their daughter, Natalie Fox, of Virginia; grandson (best friends) John Neal. And many more grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be held 2 p.m. today, Nov. 14, at Chattanooga Nation Cemetery. Burial will be at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com. Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory & Florist, North Chapel, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.