Robert "Bob" Wing

Robert "Bob" W. Wing, age 73 passed away on Sunday, April 3rd, 2016 at his residence in Clarksville after a year long battle with cancer. He was born on November 11th, 1942 to the late Oscar and Emma Gariepy Wing in Munising, MI. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Sharon; his second wife Elaine; daughter Rachelle Marie Wing; and sister Carol Wallace.

Bob served his country in the United States Air Force from 1961 to 1965. He came to Clarksville in 1986 and was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He was an avid Michigan sports fan, loved to play golf and spending time with his beloved family.

He is survived by two sons, Robert J. Wing (Tracy) of Au Train, MI, Ryan W. Wing (Carmen Bostwick) of Clarksville; daughter Raeann Winn (Chad) of Clarksville; brother Fran Gariepy of Au Train, MI; and sister Janet Brown of Connecticut. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, TJ, Elizabeth, Sammy, Dominique, DeMarcus, Emma, Hayden, and DeLyla.

Visitation will be held with the family will be held on Wednesday, April 6th, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Gateway Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, April 9th at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Munising, MI. Visitation with the family will be at Bowerman Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Parish Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Interment will be at Maple Grove Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Gateway Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 335 Franklin Street, Clarksville, TN 37040. Phone 931-919-2600. Online condolences may be left at www.gatewayfh.com