Robert Lewis Gist, 70 of Florence, AL passed away on February 26, 2021 with his family by his side. He was a Navy veteran that served honorably on the USS McCandless from 1975 to 1979. He was a devoted employee of Nafco/Tarkett for 40 years. He is survived by a daughter Rhonda (Mike), sisters Joyce, Sandra, and Wilma (Rick), and brothers Rex, and Dennis. He is also survived by his grandchildren Nicole, James, and Jacob. A celebration of life service will be announced at a later date. At this time we ask in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma society.