ROBERT LEE (BOBBY) VESSER

Robert Lee (Bobby) Vesser, of New Market, Tennessee, passed from this life on June 7, 2014. Born on August 27, 1954, Bobby was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sandra K. Alexander Vesser. A 36 year member of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, he gained the Rank of Captain before his retirement. Bobby was an active member of the Jefferson County Republican Party, where he served as Senior Chairman, as well as a member of the FOP of Dandridge. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and belonged to The Strawberry Plains Lodge #462 of the F & AM. Bobby was also a member of the Kerbela Shriners Temple in Knoxville, Tennessee. During his free time, he loved to spend time with friends and family, as well as serve his community. Bobby was a Ham Radio Operator who deeply loved his wife, Sandy, friends, family and community. Family will receive friends at Fieldens Funeral Home in New Market on Thursday evening, June 12, 2014, from 6-8, with the funeral following. Internment will be at East Ridge Cemetery in Strawberry Plains at 11 am on Friday, June 13, 2014. A procession will leave from the funeral home prior to the Grave Side Service.