Robert “Bob” VanHook, age 83, of Somerset, KY passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center in the presence of his family. 

Bob was born June 4, 1940 in Somerset, KY to the late Marshall VanHook and Daisy Collins VanHook. He married Fonda Vaught VanHook on March 4, 1961 in Somerset, KY. The two enjoyed 62 years of marriage. They had two sons, Greg and Jeff VanHook. 

Bob was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  His greatest love was his Savior, Jesus Christ and his family.

Bob loved his church and church family. Bob was a member of Cumberland Church of Christ. Bob owned Charles Chips franchise for 12 years and was known as “Charlie Chip” and from there retired from Frito Lay in 2003. Bob met countless friends through the years working his chip business that are still wonderful friends today. 

Bob enjoyed Tennessee Walking Horses. In his early and mid years, his beloved hobby was to train and show horses. In the summertimes you could find him in a show ring showing his prized Tennessee Walkers. This love has been carried down today to generations to his kids, grandkids, and even great grandchildren who are still showing horses today. His legacy and love for his horses still lives on through his children and grandchildren. 

Bob leaves behind his beloved wife, Fonda Vaught VanHook of Somerset; his youngest son, Jeff (Jill) Van Hook of Lawrenceburg, KY; his sister, Shelby Jean (Price Williams) of Somerset; five grandchildren, Tyler (Colleen) VanHook of Southern Shores, North Carolina, Brittany (Brandon) Baxter of Lawrenceburg, Drew VanHook of Nokesville, VA, Ryan Van Hook of Nokesville, VA, and Emma VanHook of Lawrenceburg, KY; and five great grandchildren, Landon VanHook, Brody Baxter, Jackson VanHook, Ben Baxter, and Colton VanHook. He is also survived by a daughter-in-law, Sara VanHook of Nokesville, VA. Bob is survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, and extended family. 

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Greg VanHook; brothers, Bill VanHook and James VanHook. 

Visitation will be on Thursday, November 30, 2023 from 11:00am until 1:00pm at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home, 1046 West Hwy 80, Somerset, KY 42503.

His funeral service will follow on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 1:00pm at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Alan Blackwell officiating.  

Burial will be at Science Hill Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Kevin Taylor, Don Moss, Pete VanHook, Brandon Baxter, Curt Dixon and Chris Jones.  

The family requests expressions of sympathy be made to the Science Hill Cemetery Fund or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in memory of Bob VanHook.  

You are welcome to view the obituary and send condolences to the family at our website:  www.LakeCumberlandFuneralService.com