Celebrating the life of
Robert "Bobby" Harn
August 10, 1932 - November 28, 2015
Robert Eugene (Bobby) Harn, 83, passed away Saturday, November, 28th 2015, at home with his family by his side. He was born on August 10, 1932, in Richmond Hill, Ga. To Marvin and Virginia Harn. In the early years, Bobby attended schools in Richmond Hill and Savannah and graduated 1951 from Springfield Academy in Effingham where he excelled in basketball, baseball and ran track. Upon graduation, Bobby went to work with Southern Bell. He started out as a craftsman and retired as a Construction Supervisor after 40 years of service in 1991. He was a member of the Cobra Club and the Exchange Club. He was a member at Ardsley Park Baptist Church where he served the Lord as a devoted Christian, Deacon, Teacher and Director in the Adult III Dept.
For those of you who knew Bobby, he had many passions: his family, his home, fishing (the location of his Honey Hole literally is taken to his grave), golf, and of course, softball. In the 1960’s, Bobby’s softball team had won 8 state titles, 6 divisions and they had played in the World Series a few times in Ohio and N.Y. Bobby had been playing softball for over 50 years. He was a member and past President of the Old Timers Softball Club. During that time, he was instrumental in assisting his team “The Georgia Peaches” to several titles. In 2003, his team placed third in the Nation. His team also won the World Series for Majors 70 years and over division in two different organizations. Bobby has won many All American and MVP awards. In 1994, he was inducted into the Savannah Softball Hall of Fame and in 2007, he was inducted into the Effingham County Hall of Fame.
Bobby married his high school sweetheart Barbara McKay of Savannah. They had a wonderful marriage of over 42 years before she passed away. They had three children, sadly his son Guy had passed away. Bobby is survived by his other son, Terry, his daughter, Christi (Kevin) and grandchildren Kevin Patrick and Kelly. He leaves his current wife, Elizabeth Deal Harn and her two children, Henry (Linda), Blaine (Katina) and grandchildren Justin, Julie, Taylor, Faith, Caleb and great grandchild Nova. Bobby is also survived by his remaining two siblings of eleven, Wade and Emma Joe, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be Wednesday, December 2, 2015, from 5pm-7pm at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. The funeral service will be 10am, Thursday, December 3, 2015, at Ardsley Park Baptist Church, reception will follow. The burial will be at 1pm at the Bryan Neck Cemetery in Richmond Hill.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to American Cancer Society or Hospice Savannah.
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
I worked with Bobby for 35 years at Southern Bell. He will be missed at the Cobra Club. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
- Caroll and Pat Hardy, Richmond Hill, Ga
I was saddened to learn of Bobby's passing. I worked with him for many years and he certainly helped me and encouraged me. He was funny and sweet and I will remember him fondly.
- Kathy Penton, Savannah, Ga
Christi, I am so sorry to hear about Bobby- he was a very sweet, considerate, great guy! I will always remember his sweet smile! Love you, Sandi J
- Sandi Jordan, Springfield, GA
I am so sorry to hear about Bobby. He was such a great guy and I know he will be missed by all that knew him. So sorry I can't be there for his service. Thinking about you. Love, Jean
- Jean Crossett, Sarnia, Ont., Canada
Good Morning Ms. Christi, from the obituary I gather that your Dad was a wonderful man who will be missed every day by all that knew and loved him. May God bless and comfort you and your family. Please know that you and family are in our prayers for comfort. Jack L.
- Jack L. & Mickie Deal, Statesboro, Ga.
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of a truly wonderful man. Mr. and Mrs. Harn were my training union teachers at Ardsley Park Church many years ago. I remember the fun times, and inspirational times, that we had. We had kept in contact, and Mr. Harn was always the same sweet person. We will miss him.
- John and Elizabeth Campbell Shivas, Savannah, GA
Dear Kristi and Terry, it has been many years since we have seen you. I guess you remember us at Ardsley Park. We really loved your dad. He was one of a kind. I remember him taking care of your mom and we have seen him out with his wife now, taking care of her. Our love and sympathy to you and your family. He will be missed.
- Rebecca and Frank Scroggin, Savannah, Ga.
Bobby will be missed by many. He always wore a great big smile. I will miss his fishing tales. His devotion to Ardsley Park Baptist Church was well recognized by all.
- Sandra Clark, Savannah, Ga
Terry and family, Bobby was a great guy and had a wonderful sense of humor! I remember that bellowing laugh filling the building at 708 e Gwinnett st on many occasions! He loved his family greatly! So sorry for your loss! Regards, Karl M. Lastinger Retired AT&T
- Karl Lastinger, Springfield ,, Ga
My deepest condolences for your loss. A great man, and father. Osman
- Osman, Rincon, Ga
Bobby's energy and honest, straight forward living were an inspiration to many, especially his fellow Exchangites. The Exchange Club of Savannah was the benefit of this good man. We all knew of his love of he Lord and Ardsley Park Baptist Church and saw it in his good works. Thank you Bobby and God's blessing to his family and all who loved him.
- Bill Gardner, Savannah, ga
Our prayers go out to Christi, Kevin, Terry, Liz, Kelli, and little Kevin. Uncle Bobby's loss is a tremendous loss and represents the end of an era. I will miss him terribly and I will miss our conversations that we had so often. Uncle Bobby left us the same way he lived his life and that was with great dignity. He was truly one of the few people in my life that was larger than life. His loss will be felt greatly. I pray our Lord and Savior brings peace and comfort at this time.
- Steven Holly and Jacquelyn Harn, Savannah , Ga
We are so saddened by this news. Bobby was the best neighbor and a good friend. He taught us so much and was the heart of Aimar Avenue! Our prayers to the family. We will miss him tremendously. May God send His spirit of comfort to all of you.
- Hugh and Bonnie Futrell, Bona Bella, Chatham County, Georgia
I worked with Bobby for 35 years at Southern Bell. He will be missed at the Cobra Club. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
- Caroll and Pat Hardy, Richmond Hill, Ga
I was saddened to learn of Bobby's passing. I worked with him for many years and he certainly helped me and encouraged me. He was funny and sweet and I will remember him fondly.
- Kathy Penton, Savannah, Ga
Christi, I am so sorry to hear about Bobby- he was a very sweet, considerate, great guy! I will always remember his sweet smile! Love you, Sandi J
- Sandi Jordan, Springfield, GA
I am so sorry to hear about Bobby. He was such a great guy and I know he will be missed by all that knew him. So sorry I can't be there for his service. Thinking about you. Love, Jean
- Jean Crossett, Sarnia, Ont., Canada
Good Morning Ms. Christi, from the obituary I gather that your Dad was a wonderful man who will be missed every day by all that knew and loved him. May God bless and comfort you and your family. Please know that you and family are in our prayers for comfort. Jack L.
- Jack L. & Mickie Deal, Statesboro, Ga.
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of a truly wonderful man. Mr. and Mrs. Harn were my training union teachers at Ardsley Park Church many years ago. I remember the fun times, and inspirational times, that we had. We had kept in contact, and Mr. Harn was always the same sweet person. We will miss him.
- John and Elizabeth Campbell Shivas, Savannah, GA
Dear Kristi and Terry, it has been many years since we have seen you. I guess you remember us at Ardsley Park. We really loved your dad. He was one of a kind. I remember him taking care of your mom and we have seen him out with his wife now, taking care of her. Our love and sympathy to you and your family. He will be missed.
- Rebecca and Frank Scroggin, Savannah, Ga.
Bobby will be missed by many. He always wore a great big smile. I will miss his fishing tales. His devotion to Ardsley Park Baptist Church was well recognized by all.
- Sandra Clark, Savannah, Ga
Terry and family, Bobby was a great guy and had a wonderful sense of humor! I remember that bellowing laugh filling the building at 708 e Gwinnett st on many occasions! He loved his family greatly! So sorry for your loss! Regards, Karl M. Lastinger Retired AT&T
- Karl Lastinger, Springfield ,, Ga
My deepest condolences for your loss. A great man, and father. Osman
- Osman, Rincon, Ga
Bobby's energy and honest, straight forward living were an inspiration to many, especially his fellow Exchangites. The Exchange Club of Savannah was the benefit of this good man. We all knew of his love of he Lord and Ardsley Park Baptist Church and saw it in his good works. Thank you Bobby and God's blessing to his family and all who loved him.
- Bill Gardner, Savannah, ga
Our prayers go out to Christi, Kevin, Terry, Liz, Kelli, and little Kevin. Uncle Bobby's loss is a tremendous loss and represents the end of an era. I will miss him terribly and I will miss our conversations that we had so often. Uncle Bobby left us the same way he lived his life and that was with great dignity. He was truly one of the few people in my life that was larger than life. His loss will be felt greatly. I pray our Lord and Savior brings peace and comfort at this time.
- Steven Holly and Jacquelyn Harn, Savannah , Ga
We are so saddened by this news. Bobby was the best neighbor and a good friend. He taught us so much and was the heart of Aimar Avenue! Our prayers to the family. We will miss him tremendously. May God send His spirit of comfort to all of you.
- Hugh and Bonnie Futrell, Bona Bella, Chatham County, Georgia
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
