Celebrating the life of
Douglas Oliver Robbins, Sr.
December 07, 1920 - September 27, 2009
Douglas Oliver Robbins, Sr., 88, died Sunday, September 27, 2009 at Hospice House. He was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah. Mr. Robbins was a member of Southside Baptist Church and retired in 1983 from Union Camp Corporation after more than 30 years of service. He was a United States Army Veteran serving in World War II.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Myrtle C. Robbins, three brothers and one sister.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred Jeanette Robbins, of Savannah, two sons, Douglas O. Robbins, Jr., of Savannah, and Howard G. Robbins, of Chapin, S.C. He is also survived by four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Burial: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA, 31416 or Southside Baptist Church, 5502 Skidaway Rd., Savannah, GA, 31406.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Gary, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you comfort each other and find joy in your memories in these difficult days. God bless you all.
- Robin K. Johnson, Seaboard, NC
Gary, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Take care and we'll see you soon.
- Sandra Brown, Newberry, SC
Brother, Godbless you and your family our prayers are with all of you. Godbless Stanley & Darlene
- Stanley Bashlor, Guyton, GA
Gary, I know what you are going through today and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God will give you the strength you need.
- Sue Ellen Harrison, Augusta, GA
This is a terrible loss for our family. We regret that we cannot be there to say goodbye to Uncle Dougie. Please convey our sympathies to Mildred and the rest of the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
- Bobby and Rachael Ponsler, Winter Springs, FL
Mildred, Gary, and Bubba: I wish to express my deepest sympathy in the loss of Uncle Doug. Words can never express the loss we feel when one so close to our heart goes on to be with the lord. May the lord confort all of us in these sad times. I love all of you. In Christ's Love, Terry
- David Terry Goodroe, Dacula, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Kenda Garrett, New Boston, TX
Gary, we are sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
- Jessica Hicks, Huttig, AR
Know that we are thinking of you during your bereavement. We pray to our Heavenly Father that He enfold you in His arms to comfort you in your time of sorrow. Bobby and Fran
- Robert Johnson, Savannah, GA
Bubba,Gary & Family: We wish to express our deepest sympathy for your loss of such a wonderful Father and friend to all. He was always cheerful and I will always remember seeing him wave to me as I drove down 52nd street. I loved to visit and talk over a glass of tea. He will be deeply missed by all, but we all know he is resting above and looking over us. We are so sorry we could not attend his service but know that our prayers are with you. With all our deepest thoughts love and prayers. Jimmy & Angela
- Jimmy & Angela Weeks, Mcdonough, GA
Gary, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you comfort each other and find joy in your memories in these difficult days. God bless you all.
- Robin K. Johnson, Seaboard, NC
Gary, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Take care and we'll see you soon.
- Sandra Brown, Newberry, SC
Brother, Godbless you and your family our prayers are with all of you. Godbless Stanley & Darlene
- Stanley Bashlor, Guyton, GA
Gary, I know what you are going through today and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God will give you the strength you need.
- Sue Ellen Harrison, Augusta, GA
This is a terrible loss for our family. We regret that we cannot be there to say goodbye to Uncle Dougie. Please convey our sympathies to Mildred and the rest of the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
- Bobby and Rachael Ponsler, Winter Springs, FL
Mildred, Gary, and Bubba: I wish to express my deepest sympathy in the loss of Uncle Doug. Words can never express the loss we feel when one so close to our heart goes on to be with the lord. May the lord confort all of us in these sad times. I love all of you. In Christ's Love, Terry
- David Terry Goodroe, Dacula, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Kenda Garrett, New Boston, TX
Gary, we are sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
- Jessica Hicks, Huttig, AR
Know that we are thinking of you during your bereavement. We pray to our Heavenly Father that He enfold you in His arms to comfort you in your time of sorrow. Bobby and Fran
- Robert Johnson, Savannah, GA
Bubba,Gary & Family: We wish to express our deepest sympathy for your loss of such a wonderful Father and friend to all. He was always cheerful and I will always remember seeing him wave to me as I drove down 52nd street. I loved to visit and talk over a glass of tea. He will be deeply missed by all, but we all know he is resting above and looking over us. We are so sorry we could not attend his service but know that our prayers are with you. With all our deepest thoughts love and prayers. Jimmy & Angela
- Jimmy & Angela Weeks, Mcdonough, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
