Mr. Robert Bernard Arp, age 89, of McCaysville, GA, passed away on September 2, 2020 in Blue Ridge, GA. He was the son of the late Frank Pierson and Mamie Magdeline Sparks Arp. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp. He had worked and retired from the Tennessee Chemical Company as the General Office Shipping Supervisor. He also was a long time devoted member and deacon of the First Baptist Church of McCaysville/Copperhill. Robert was also preceded in death by an infant son, Robert Joe Arp. Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Peggy Queen Arp of the home; four sons and their spouses, Rodney and Starr Arp of Prattville, AL, Terry and Julie Arp of McCasyville, GA, Doug Arp and Duane Thomas of Blue Ridge, GA and Kent and Pam Arp of McCaysville, GA; grandchildren and their spouses, Charissa and Michael Rice, Nathan and Bethany Arp, Abby and Steve Lanni, Brandon Arp, Christina Arp, Kerri and Ryan Denham, Jason Arp and Kaitlin Arp; great grandchildren, Zachary Rice, Faith Rice, Isaac Rice, Hudson Arp, Sawyer Arp, Grayer Arp, Hattie Arp and Ford Arp; sister, Katherine Armstrong of Quitman, TX; sisters-in-law, Kathleen Arp and Dorothy Arp; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends also survive. Graveside services were conducted on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. from the Kingtown Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Matthew McDaniel officiating. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Window Replacement Fund of First Baptist Church McCaysville/Copperhill at P.O. Box 867 McCaysville, GA 30555. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA was in charge of the arrangements. . Visitation Kingtown Baptist Church Cemetery Saturday, September 05, 2020 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 957 North Church St.McCasville, GA 30555 Directions Graveside Service Kingtown Baptist Church Cemetery Saturday, September 05, 2020 6:30 PM 257 North Church St.McCaysville, GA 30555 Directions