Bob Tannehill, 95, of Winston-Salem, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Bermuda Commons. Bob was born April 14, 1931, in Alexander County, N.C., the son of Stanley Tannehill and Estelle Smith Tannehill.

Bob was a native of the Brushy Mountain section of Alexander County, where he lived around his grandparents and great-grandparents during his youth. He attended schools in North Carolina and Kansas City, Mo., and proudly served in the United States Army as a paratrooper during the Korean Conflict. He spent years as a newspaper editor, reporter for television and radio, and public relations person for a large hospital; plus serving on various business and civic boards.

Bob was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, where he taught Sunday school. He was the author of two published books, “Britches and Stitches” and “Memory’s Garden.” This is a verse from the poem Sometimes: “Sometimes the hardest part of loving… is simply letting go.”

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Stanley “Butch” Tannehill.

Those left to cherish and honor Bob’s memories include his daughter, Taffi Lyle (Randy) of Clemmons, N.C.; his son, Lance Tannehill of Winston-Salem, N.C.; his grandchildren, Sydney Lyle and Ian Tannehill; and his sister, Patsy Colvard (Mack) of South Carolina.

A Graveside Service will be held at Fellowship Advent Christian Church at a later date.

Condolences may be sent to www.adamsfunerals.com.

Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to be serving the family of Bob Tannehill.