Robert Paul Effler, age 84, 1520 Massachusetts Avenue, Unicoi, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017 at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Unicoi County and a son of the late Cletis and Macy Lloyd Effler. Mr. Effler was a United States Army Veteran. He was a Timberman and loved working in timber. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Kenneth and Varnel Effler; one sister, Helen Ramsey; one granddaughter, Heather Tipton. He leaves behind to cherish his memories, his wife of sixty-two years, Glenna Effler; one son, Robert Glen Effler and wife, Pam, Unicoi; four daughters: Kathy Tipton Estep and husband, Douglas, Erwin, Linda Tipton and husband, J.C., Unicoi, Robbie Effler Estep, Elizabethton, Tia Hammitt and husband, Joel, Unicoi; six grandchildren: Travis Tipton, Brooke Effler, Chase Effler, Lacey Tipton, Caleb Hoilman and Kelly Tipton; one great grandchild, Addison Hammitt; several nieces and nephews also survive. A graveside service will be held at 10:45 A. M. on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 in the Mountain Home National Cemetery. Military honors will be rendered by the Carter County Honor Guard. It was Mr. Effler's wishes to be cremated. Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with the Effler family through our complimentary, interactive Book of Memories at www.ledfordfuneralhomes.com. Robert Ledford Funeral Home, 720 Ohio Avenue, Erwin, is privileged to serve the Effler family. (423) 743-1380.