Robert “Bob” Friley, III, 77, a native and lifelong resident of Vicksburg passed away Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, at his home.

Robert retired from International Paper and from the United States Army Reserve as a Command Sergeant Major.

He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Robert Jr and Inez; stepmother, Kathleen “Kitten” Friley; sisters, Elizabeth Berlier, Blanche Logue, Inez Larew; and daughter, Robin.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Martha; sons Randy (Rennae) and Todd; grandchildren, James Friley (Annette), Jennifer Friley, Jessica McDaniel (Ryan), Nicolas Friley, Zachary Friley (Brittany), Sarah Friley, and Robert Isaiah Friley; his great children, Noah, Jayson, Lincoln, Mason, TJ, Cassidy and Wyatt.

He was a devoted member and deacon of Yokena Presbyterian Church and his missionary work with Living Waters.

A family visitation will take place Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, at noon at Glenwood Funeral Home in Vicksburg with a graveside service with full military honors to follow at Green Acres Cemetery at 1 p.m. Pallbearers will be James Friley, Nicholas Friley, Zachary Friley, Robert Friley, Noah Friley and Jayson Friley.