Bob Dove, age 81, of Chester, died Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice and Community Care. He was the son of the late Randolph and Della Gant Dove. He is survived by one son, Danny Dove of Chester; three sisters, Mary Ellen Love, Frances Dove and Nancy Kay Yarborough all of Chester; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, William R. Dove and John W. Dove; and four sisters, Lucille Sinclair, Nancy Jean Dove, Betty Dove and Jamie Mobley.

Mr. Dove was retired from Cone Mills.

Mr. Dove's graveside funeral service will be held at 4p.m. Tuesday at Evergreen Cemetery and officiated by Brian Howard.