Robert Lacy Partee's Obituary
ROBERT LACY PARTEE, JR. at the age of 65 rode off to heaven on his Harley June 8th, 2014. He was the eldest child of Robert and “Kitty” Partee. Bob graduated from Overton High School in 1967. While attending the University of Memphis in 1968 he met the love of his life, his wife of forty-five years, Nancy. No couple was more devoted to each other. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran that knew how to appreciate the simple things in life from a day on the lake to anytime he went for a ride on his Harley. After retiring from Sears he followed his passion opening a successful Harley Davidson repair shop, Stroker Cycle, in Harrison, TN. Bob’s greatest source of pride was his son Robert which was even more enhanced with the addition of his wife, Rebecca. He will forever be remembered by all of those that were blessed to be a part of his life. Bob is survived by his wife, Nancy; son, Robert III (Rebecca); sister, Lynn (Bill); additional family member, Russell, Kris (Dave), Jamie, Austin and Meaghan (William). The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 12th from 11am until 12 noon followed by a graveside service, both at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Avenue.Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119, 901-767-8930, “Behind the Stone Wall”.
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