Robert Dalton Christian was born March 19, 1927 to John Robert Christian and Elizabeth Smartt Christian in Birmingham, Alabama. He died December 18, 2017 in Gallatin, TN. He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Bonnie Gaither and Allie Butler, and brother Bill Christian. Bob attended Hueytown High. He enlisted in the Navy in 1945 and was sent to Guam and Iwo Jima. Bob returned home in July 1946 and attended Baylor University. Afterwards he attended New Orleans Seminary receiving a Masters of Divinity Degree. He preached at First Baptist Donaldsonville, LA; Bridgedale Baptist in Jefferson Parish, New Orleans; and Bellview Baptist in Sandusky, Alabama. After joining the National Guard as Chaplain he served in Incirlik Air Force Base as well as in Turkey, Greenland, and Thailand. He stayed at Dyess Air Force in Abilene, Texas for nine years. Bob received his Doctorate from San Francisco Theological Seminary. Bob lacks 800 miles in traveling around the world. Climbed Mt. Ararat twice. Led devotions at the Garden Tomb. He served as Kiwanis President many times. He was a member of First Baptist Church Decatur for 10 years. While visiting his sister, Allie Butler, he met and married Ann DeMoss. Happily married for 13 years. Survived by: wife, Ann DeMoss Christian – Gallatin TN; Son, Robert Dalton Christian Jr. (Shirley) John and Julia, Huntsville, AL. Four step children. Coleman DeMoss (Debbie) Aaron and Nicole, Atlanta, GA; Bob DeMoss (Julie) Nick DeMoss Bentonville, AR; Nancy DeMoss Moon (Steve) Lance Pate and Adam Pate, Tallahassee, FL; Susan DeMoss Hampton (Lance) Bryant Holt and Peyton Holt, Gallatin, TN; Great grandchildren- Max, Jack and Lucy Pate, Trussville, AL; Sister, Jessie Word, Pelham AL. Bob left a lasting impression on people with his love for his church, his family, and his Lord. He will be remembered and missed.
