Bob G. Silva

February 16, 1939 - January 12, 2021

Your life was love and labour, Your love for your family true, You did your best for all of us, We will always remember you. Bob G. Silva, 81, of Bristol, Virginia, entered eternal rest with our Lord January 12, 2021. Born in Grundy, VA on February 16, 1939 to Casmario Macedo and Estella Silva, he was a breath of fresh air and shining light to all that had the honor and privilege of knowing him. His warm smile was contagious and could move mountains. A staple at the little league baseball fields in Bristol, he was simply known as Papaw Bob to the boys he would be cheering for from the stands. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Frank Silva. Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Betty Silva; his sister, Joyce O’Bryant and husband, Ray; his children, Patty Raettig and fiancé, Carson Smith, Bobby Silva and Jennifer Rawson & husband, Josh; seven grandchildren: Robbie Raettig and wife, Leah; Lindsey Smith and husband, Dee; Allison Raettig; Austin Daniels and wife, Erika; Chandler Daniels and wife, Alyssa; Jenna Daniels and Brayden Rawson; seven great- grandchildren; Miller and Mason Raettig, Piper and Sydney Smith, Jagger Daniels, Jax Daniels and Eliana Rayne Silva Daniels (due in May). The family will be having a private service due to Covid. Pallbearers-will be Robbie Raettig, Austin Daniels, Chandler Daniels, Josh Rawson, Brayden Rawson and Dee Smith. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to East Bristol Church of Christ, 340 Bonham Rd., Bristol, VA 24201. Condolences and memories may be left for the family at akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, (423) 989-4800 is serving the Silva family.