Robert Francis Barnable

Robert Barnable passed away peacefully at Sylva Valley Health and Rehab, Sylva, NC on Thursday, 4-3-2025. He was 72, born in Brooklyn, NY on 6-7-1952. Robert graduated from The University of South Florida in 1975.

He is survived by his sister, Janice Rysinski and his brother-in-law Robert Rysinski (Chesterfield, VA) and his brother James Barnable (Oceanside, CA)

Robert enjoyed participating in all sports growing up. As an adult, he earned a black belt in karate, enjoyed playing pickleball, hiking and running in long distance races. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church where he enjoyed volunteering.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 10th at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home 105 W. Main Street Franklin, NC from 12 pm - 1 pm. Immediately after a service will be held at the gravesite at Woodlawn Cemetery, Woodlawn Circle, Franklin, NC.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Robert’s name to St. Jude’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org

Online condolences may be made at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the Barnable family.