Robert V. Mayer

1923 - 2017

Robert V. Mayer obituary, 1923-2017, Whitwell, TN

BORN

1923

DIED

2017

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Robert Mayer Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 14, 2017.

On March 13, 2017, Lieutenant Commander Robert V. Mayer was relieved of his final command at his home in Whitwell, Tennessee.

Robert, a native of Yardville, New Jersey, proudly served his country for 30 years in the United States Navy. There, he met his bride to be Telegrapher's Mate Marietta Faulkner Bramble of Nashville, Tennessee. Robert and Marietta were married for 72 years.

The Commander served in the Korean War, World War II and Vietnam as a member of the elite Silver Eagles Aviation Pilots. During his service, the Commander was honored with the Korean Service Medal, American Campaign Military Medal, the Navy Unit Commendation Medal, the American Defense Medal, the World War II Victory Military Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Viet Nam Service Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal, the Navy Good Conduct Medal, and the Antarctic Service Medal. In addition, after he volunteered for and successfully completed a suicidal mercy mission to Antarctica to extract a wounded sailor from Antarctica during total darkness in 1965, he was honored by having an Antarctic Mountain range named after him. It is known as Mayer Crags.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents Elgin R. Mayer and Helen Simpkins Mayer of Yardville, New Jersey, his brother Keith Mayer of Yardville, New Jersey, and his beloved wife Marietta Faulkner Bramble Mayer of Nashville, Tennessee.

Robert is survived by his oldest daughter Lynne A. Mayer and her partner Meg Jones of Whitwell, Tennessee; his youngest daughter Barbara Mayer and her partner Ashley Eller of Lenoir City, Tennessee; and his grandchildren Madelynne Harrison, Hayden Harrison, Andrew Harrison and Carter Harrison of Athens, Tennessee. He is also survived by his sister Gene Mayer Neeld of Riegelville, Pennsylvania, a brother E. Richard Mayer of New Jersey.

All services will be private.

Arrangements are by the Valley View Chapel, Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist. 7414 Old Lee HWY, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

Please share your condolences at www.chattanoogavalleyviewchapel.com.

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March 29, 2017

William Qualls

Fair winds and following seas shipmate, God be with you and guide you in your next oceans.

March 25, 2017

Sandy Boone

Lynn - I am so sorry about your dad...you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Hope to see you at Bachman soon. Sandy Boone (Signal Mountain)

March 25, 2017

Rena Malone

Lynne: My thoughts are with you and your family as you remember your dear Father. -- Rena Malone.

March 25, 2017

Rena Malone

Lynne: My thoughts are with you and your family as you remember your dear Father.

March 23, 2017

Gerri Bauhaus Williams

Condolences to you and your family.
Gerri Bauhaus Williams, member of MAGI

March 16, 2017

Amanda Thomas

Love and prayers sent to a beautiful family. We love you and your children Barb. Your whole family is an inspiration of true love!
- Wayne & Amanda Thomas
Karter and Gabe

March 16, 2017

Judith Jones

Mayer you'll be missed. Your spirit still lives with us, and your kindness. Sympathies to your family and all who loved you. May our sailors carry on your spirit and strength.
Judith Jones

March 16, 2017

Andre

My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.

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