Fred Robert “Bob” Scalf, II – age 84 of Knoxville passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022, surrounded by family. Bob was a retired U. S. Navy Lieutenant Commander. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on July 31, 1937 to Fred Robert Scalf and Dorothy Burris Scalf. Bob graduated from Central High school Class of 1955. Appointed to the United Sates Naval Academy with the class of 1960, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science – Naval Sciences. Bob began Flight Training at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida – Fall 1960 and completed flight training at Corpus Christi, TX in 1961. Among many Navy career duty stations, Bob, lead Patrol Squadron 48 in San Diego 1962-1965 flying P5M Martin Marlin seaplanes, deployed to the Philippines for support of Vietnam War; flew to the Galapagos Islands in support of National Science Foundation studies. He studied Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California 1965-1968 graduated with a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering specializing in Information & Control (computers & communications). Patrol Squadron ONE from 1968 to 1970 flying the P2V Neptune and P3B Orion. Deployed twice, once to Philippines and once to Japan; detachments to Vietnam and Thailand. Bob continued his career with Naval Ship Systems Command in Washington 1970 through 1973 working in support of Aircraft Carriers; Naval Electronics Systems Command in Washington 1973 through 1977 planning new Communications and Data Link programs; Naval Electronics Systems Laboratory Center, San Diego from 1977 through 1980 for advanced applications of microcomputers. In addition, he published: Morse to Teletype Signal Converter Using Integrated Micrologic Circuitry IEEE. Bob retired from the U. S. Navy on July 1, 1980. Bob was a member of Union Baptist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he served as a Deacon several years. Since retiring, Bob has led many entrepreneurial endeavors within the Knoxville community before moving to Blaine, Tennessee to build and enjoy” Mirario” – his home on the Holston River with Fran. Bob’s upbeat, friendly, positive and patriotic manner will be missed by all who were fortunate to have known him.
He is survived by wife of the last 20 years, Frances Garrison Scalf; sons, Fred Robert Scalf, III (of San Diego, CA), Jerry (Wendy) Scalf of Powell, TN; step-son, Tony (Trish) Garrison of Columbus, OH; grandchildren, Tyler Scalf, Blake (Alex) Scalf, Sara Scalf-Cozens, Jake Garrison, and Savannah Garrison; brother, James E. (Mary) Scalf of Jupiter, FL.
The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 PM Friday, February 25, 2022, at Bridges Funeral Home. Family and friends will meet 10:45 AM Saturday at Greenwood Cemetery for an 11:00 AM graveside service will full military honors. In lieu of flowers, Bob’s wish was that donations be made in his name to Union Baptist Church at www.discoverunion.org/give/ Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Fred Robert Bob Scalf II July 31 1937 February 16 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Knoxville, Province: T-N