Grand Rapids Press <www.mlive.com> 30 Nov 2009 James Robert Atwood "Bob" Sr. ATWOOD - James Robert "Bob" Atwood, Sr., 76, of Grand Rapids, died Sunday, November 29th at Spectrum Health-Butterworth. He was born May 25, 1933 in Grand Rapids and was the son of the late James and Elise May (Hoskins) Atwood. He retired from Highlands Middle School. He was a wonderful father that loved his family. He served his country in United States Army during the Korea Conflict. He is survived by five children, James (Gisela) Atwood Jr., Dan (Sonia) Atwood, Dave (Margaret) Atwood, Debra (Jeffery) Stout, and Catrina (Jeffery) Emmons; his former wife, Ruth Broyles and a special friend, Barbara Johnson; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; six sisters and several nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 2nd at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Chuck Van Lente officiating. Burial will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Today Tuesday, December 1st from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Reyers North Valley Chapel, 2815 Fuller Avenue, N.E. at Three Mile Road. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.