Robert B. Provine, a lifetime resident of Oak Ridge, passed away on Thursday, December 4, from complications of dementia.

Robert was born on November 13, 1945, the second of five children of Robert and Anita Provine, who proceeded him in death.

He is survived by brothers John and David; sisters Susie James (Jack) and Jennifer; nephews Michael, Joey, and Judson; and nieces Lisa, Bailey, and Hilary. Robert was also predeceased by his niece Heather.

Robert’s family was among the original settlers of Oak Ridge, his father having worked during World War II at the Manhattan Project.  [Read more…]