Robert "Bobby" Mitchell Quarles

Robert "Bobby" Mitchell Quarles, 66, of Blue Ridge, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ira Mitchell Quarles, and his wife, Katie Bottoms Quarles.

Bobby was a man who found joy in life's simple pleasures. He enjoyed working on cars and had a passion for woodworking, especially building cabinets, a craft he learned from and shared with his father. His quiet nature and hardworking spirit will be remembered by all who knew and loved him.

Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Ruby Quarles; his sister, Sylvia Bailey (Donnie); his nieces, Kasey Israel, Kristan Shell (Tim), and Shayna Murray (Jordan); and his nephew, Lukas Bailey.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Lotz Funeral Home in Vinton.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.