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William "Rob" Bateson

July 15, 1969 - March 10, 2014

William

Savannah – William Robert "Rob" Bateson, 44, passed away March 10, 2014 at Candler Hospital surrounded by loved ones. He was born July 15, 1969 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late William C. and the late Frances H. Bateson. Before moving to Savannah in 2001 to be close to his daughter, Rob lived in Atlanta where he attended the Portfolio Center for photography.
He is survived by his daughter, Olivia Elizabeth of Savannah, sisters Pamela Bateson of Douglassville, PA, Betsy Lombardi of Santa Fe, NM, and Keirsten Rain of Halcott, NY, several nieces and nephews, and many beloved friends and neighbors.
Please join the family in a casual memorial get together Saturday, March 22nd from 2:30pm to 4:30pm at The Exchange on Waters, 6710 Waters Ave.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to The Rob Bateson Memorial Fund which will be put in trust for his daughter's education at The Savannah Bank, 400 Mall Blvd, Suite A, Savannah, GA, 31406 or to The Humane Society.


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I was deeply saddened to hear of Rob's passing. He was truly an amazing man. Rob has been doing pest control at my house every 3 months for 4 years. He always had a smile on his face and had something to say that would make me laugh. He always put up with my animals following him around while he was trying to work and said that they were helping him do his job. I could tell he had a caring and compassionate personality. I pray that God will wrap his family in his arms and support them while they grieve. Rob you will be missed.

- Victoria Woods, Richmond Hill, GA

I worked with Rob in Atlanta Ga. for About 10 years. I cannot think of another person who was willing to help out someone as much as Rob, he was a good person who would give you the shirt of his back and want nothing in return! He was one of the good ones and I will miss him.

- John Brick, Houston, TX

The Boden family was shocked and deeply sadenned to read about Rob. The Batesons have been in our thoughts and hearts all our lives.

- George E Boden, Hampstead, MD

So sorry to hear of Robs passing.Its a shock to us.What happened?Let us know.

- don&reina leverton, Baltimore, MD

Rob was my very special friend. Always there if I needed him. Most of all, we laughed and laughed and laughed. I will miss him terribly. Say hey to Daisy for me, Rob.

- Cassy Dietrich, Savannah, GA

Rob was a part of our family for 18 years and will be missed forever. If LOVE alone could have spared you..you would have lived forever. All our love.

- Sandy, Bard and Riley Way, Savannah, GA

I knew Rob when I lived in Atlanta. He was the best man I ever knew. He cared for me and my best girl, Ericka, as if we were his sisters. He loved us. He watched out for us. He was one in a billion. I always have and always will love him. I'm better for having had him in my life. I'll cherish my memories of his always.

- Rachelle Zeitlin, Phoenix, AZ

Rob was a one of a kind. He was the friend you could count on to lend a hand, a sarcastic sneer, a shoulder to cry on or just sit and laugh with. I will truly miss you. I know when I look up and see that twinkle in the sky its you and your laughter. Thank you for so many years of friendship!!!! Say hi to Taz, Babs, Mel, Richard and Michael for me.. I love you my friend..

- ericka browning, pflugerville, TX

I was introduced to Rob through a mutual friend and always enjoyed talking with him and social events. I did not know him very well at a personal level. If the character of a man could be discerned through the conduct of those who did know him well, the loss is most definitely mine. To his friends and family we offer our condolences.

- Robert Hoffman, Savannah, GA

My family sends to Rob's family our sincerest condolences . Rob was a wonderful caring and giving person. Although we only knew him for a short time, we will miss his spirit and keep his daughter and his family in our prayers.

- Cyndy Hodges, Fayetteville, NC

We had the privilege of being Rob's next door neighbors in Savannah before moving to Florida. He was the best friend you needed, the helpful neighbor who volunteered and a sarcastic and wonderful man. We will miss you and thank you for your presence in our lives. Say hi to Mel and Taz for us up there Rob!

- The MacAulay family, Jacksonville, FL

The employees of Yates-Astro will miss our friend Rob. Our hearts are with the family during this sad time.

- Yates-Astro Termite and Pest Control, SAVANNAH, GA

I had the pleasure of caring for Rob over the past several months. I sincerly hope that his family will find some comfort during this most difficult time. Rob was funny, and he sure was a fighter. I pray that your memories of him bring you peace and joy in all the days ahead. I am deeply sorry for your loss.

- Stephanie Smith, RN, Savannah, GA

My deepest sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hearts be comforted by Jehovah God's promise that 'He will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.' Rev.21:4

- Annie Thomas, Snellville, GA

I was deeply saddened to hear of Rob's passing. He was truly an amazing man. Rob has been doing pest control at my house every 3 months for 4 years. He always had a smile on his face and had something to say that would make me laugh. He always put up with my animals following him around while he was trying to work and said that they were helping him do his job. I could tell he had a caring and compassionate personality. I pray that God will wrap his family in his arms and support them while they grieve. Rob you will be missed.

- Victoria Woods, Richmond Hill, GA

I worked with Rob in Atlanta Ga. for About 10 years. I cannot think of another person who was willing to help out someone as much as Rob, he was a good person who would give you the shirt of his back and want nothing in return! He was one of the good ones and I will miss him.

- John Brick, Houston, TX

The Boden family was shocked and deeply sadenned to read about Rob. The Batesons have been in our thoughts and hearts all our lives.

- George E Boden, Hampstead, MD

So sorry to hear of Robs passing.Its a shock to us.What happened?Let us know.

- don&reina leverton, Baltimore, MD

Rob was my very special friend. Always there if I needed him. Most of all, we laughed and laughed and laughed. I will miss him terribly. Say hey to Daisy for me, Rob.

- Cassy Dietrich, Savannah, GA

Rob was a part of our family for 18 years and will be missed forever. If LOVE alone could have spared you..you would have lived forever. All our love.

- Sandy, Bard and Riley Way, Savannah, GA

I knew Rob when I lived in Atlanta. He was the best man I ever knew. He cared for me and my best girl, Ericka, as if we were his sisters. He loved us. He watched out for us. He was one in a billion. I always have and always will love him. I'm better for having had him in my life. I'll cherish my memories of his always.

- Rachelle Zeitlin, Phoenix, AZ

Rob was a one of a kind. He was the friend you could count on to lend a hand, a sarcastic sneer, a shoulder to cry on or just sit and laugh with. I will truly miss you. I know when I look up and see that twinkle in the sky its you and your laughter. Thank you for so many years of friendship!!!! Say hi to Taz, Babs, Mel, Richard and Michael for me.. I love you my friend..

- ericka browning, pflugerville, TX

I was introduced to Rob through a mutual friend and always enjoyed talking with him and social events. I did not know him very well at a personal level. If the character of a man could be discerned through the conduct of those who did know him well, the loss is most definitely mine. To his friends and family we offer our condolences.

- Robert Hoffman, Savannah, GA

My family sends to Rob's family our sincerest condolences . Rob was a wonderful caring and giving person. Although we only knew him for a short time, we will miss his spirit and keep his daughter and his family in our prayers.

- Cyndy Hodges, Fayetteville, NC

We had the privilege of being Rob's next door neighbors in Savannah before moving to Florida. He was the best friend you needed, the helpful neighbor who volunteered and a sarcastic and wonderful man. We will miss you and thank you for your presence in our lives. Say hi to Mel and Taz for us up there Rob!

- The MacAulay family, Jacksonville, FL

The employees of Yates-Astro will miss our friend Rob. Our hearts are with the family during this sad time.

- Yates-Astro Termite and Pest Control, SAVANNAH, GA

I had the pleasure of caring for Rob over the past several months. I sincerly hope that his family will find some comfort during this most difficult time. Rob was funny, and he sure was a fighter. I pray that your memories of him bring you peace and joy in all the days ahead. I am deeply sorry for your loss.

- Stephanie Smith, RN, Savannah, GA

My deepest sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hearts be comforted by Jehovah God's promise that 'He will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.' Rev.21:4

- Annie Thomas, Snellville, GA

Services under the direction of:

Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200