Celebrating the life of
Dr. Robert B. Quattlebaum
March 06, 1933 - January 01, 2007
Dr. Robert B. Quattlebaum, Jr.
Dr. Robert B. Quattlebaum, Jr., died Monday, January 1, 2007 at Candler Hospital. He was born Robert Baskin Quattlebaum, Jr., son of Lucy Mathews and Robert B. Quattlebaum, Sr. Robyn on March 6, 1933 in Roanoke, Alabama. He graduated from Taft Prep School in Watertown, CT. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout before the age of 18. He attended Vanderbilt University graduating with his B.A. Degree. He then entered the Air Force to proudly serve our country for 2 years. He was then accepted to the University of Alabama Medical School and graduated in 1961. After internship, he began his seven-year residency in General Surgery and Urology at UAB. He moved to Savannah in 1967 and opened his private practice as a solo physician. He practiced until his retirement in 2003.
He was President of the Georgia Medical Society, Georgia Urological Society, as well as both Treasurer and President of the Southeastern Section of the American Urology Association. He was currently serving as a Board member of the Coastal Gardens and Bamboo Farms, and recently raised more money in their city-wide membership drive than anyone. He was also a graduate of the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners Program and was an active member of the Coastal Master Gardeners Association. He was a faithful member of the Isle of Hope United Methodist Church since 1972, where he had served as a Sunday School Teacher. He was also a member of the Berean Sunday School Class, where he had taught for over a year. He did more for people than any words can ever express.
He is survived by his loving wife, Fall Binford Quattlebaum, his children, Robert Baskin Quattlebaum, III Robyn, Jane Fall Quattlebaum, Blake Binford Quattlebaum, George Wilkins Quattlebaum, Elizabeth Anne Quattlebaum Mabry Biza, and seven wonderful grandchildren, a son-in-law, and many wonderful daughters-in-law.
Remembrances may be sent to either Isle of Hope United Methodist Church Missions Fund at 412 Parkersburg Rd. Savannah, GA 31406 or Friends of Coastal Gardens Quattlebaum Memorial Garden Fund, #2 Canebreak Rd. Savannah, GA 31419.
Services will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. at the Isle of Hope United Methodist Church. A reception will follow in the church social hall.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Fall and family, My deepest sympathies go to all of you and your loss of Bob. He was a compassionate physician and a wonderful colleague. I appreciated his kindness and help. He will be missed.
- Dr. John M Fillingim, AUSTIN, TX
Dear Ruth, Mac and I were saddened to hear of your husband's passing. Ann & Mac
- Dr. & Mrs. MacAllister Merritt, Savannah, GA
You have our heart-felt sympathy for your loss. Bob was a wonderful man. May you find peace with time.
- Joe T and Emily Stubbs, Savannah, GA
Our love and prayers to the Quattlebaum family! We are deeply saddened by the loss of Dr. Quattlebaum and your mother, Fall! May God's comfort and peace be with you and sustain you!
- Debbie and Chip Wallace, Savannah, GA
We were unaware of Bob's tragic illness, and just became aware of his death. Our deepest sympathies go out to you and yours. We remember with fond memories your early days in Savannah, and our times together. Ginger and Jerry
- Ginger and Jerry Caplan, Savannah, GA
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
- Paul and Cheryl Drwiega, Savannah, GA
Please accept our deepest sympathy.Bob was a fine person and a dear friend. He will be sorely missed.It is hard to believe he's gone--Bob seemed bigger than life.
- Gene and June Bargeron, Savannah, GA
May your time together bring memories shared as the family gathers for the services. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. I have many happy memories of times spent with you in Savannah! OH those St.Patricks Day parades! Please send our Cape Cod folks home safely!
- Lydia, Cape Cod, MA
Fall and family, I can't believe Bob is gone, he was such a wonderful Christian man and an inspiration to many. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this extremely trying time. May God keep His loving arms around you and hold you tight through this time.
- John and Denise Shelby, Savannah, GA
Fall, Jane, Biza, We were so very, very sorry to hear of these trials you are going through. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless. -John & Toni
- John & Toni Kraft, Acworth, GA
Jane, Wanted to send my deepest sympthies to you and your family. I worked with your Dad many times in the operating room. May you find comfort in knowing he is with God now and no longer suffering. God Bless you and the family at this difficult time.
- Sherry Woo, Savannah, GA
Fall, God is our hope and strength, a very present help in trouble. I pray God carries you through this valley of darkness. Cheri Murray
- Cheri Murray, savannah, GA
Dear Quattlebaum family, My prayers are with all of you during this time. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by everyone. Keep his loving memory alive and it will help you make it though these painful days and the days ahead.
- Faye Cunningham, Savannah, GA
May God bless you all during the difficult time. Our prayers are with you. Dr. Quattlebaum was a very good doctor and gentleman. He will be missed deeply.
- Jimmy & Nora White, pooler, GA
Fall and Family, Words cannot express the loss we feel about true leaders in the Church and the Community when they go to be with the Lord. We must keep in mind that we have pain because he will be surely missed, but he is in the presence of the Lord and we will see him again!
- Johnny & Melanie Harris, Midway, GA
I am praying for you all. I will miss him, his cheerful personality and the things he did for others. I always enjoyed being around him as he brought goodness to all of us. He labored for our communmity and he was an asset that cannot be replaced. God Bless all of you.
- Dr. Elliott O. Edwards Jr., Savannah, GA
Biza, Our thoughts are with you. We love you. Your friends at Bacon Park Tennis, Bill Ouzts, Claudia, Beth, Vicki and all the staff
- Claudia Curry, Savannah, GA
Loved by all who knew him. He will sorely be missed.
- Bill & Audrey McDonald, Savannah, GA
Dear Robyn, I am so saddened by the loss of your father. I know he means so much to you. I can recall the smile he has always put on my face. He has been always so nice to me.I remember spending time with your whole family and my heart goes out to your mother. Her love for him was unyielding and unconditional. She is an excellent example of what a loyal and loving mother and wife is and has been. Jane, Blake, George and Biza my love goes out to you. Thank you for letting me share some memorable times with you all. My thoughts, love and prayers are with all of you. Robyn....Dunedez les soir pasa des pepe... Smile for me. Give Michelle my love. I Love you both...
- Tracie Sims, Canton, GA
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Dr Quattlebaum was a wonderful doctor and a fine man. He took care of our dear mother, Essie Campbell.
- Elizabeth Shivas, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Quattlebaum, Robyn, Jane, and Quattlebaum Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. - Wayne Hutsell
- Wayne Hutsell, Savannah, GA
Clif and I have all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
- Clif and Kathy Wilson, Savannah, GA
Bob had a sense of humor and always looked good. We will miss you Bob. Our warmest condolences to Fall and family.
- Sam & Nancy Gallagher, Savannah, GA
Dr. Quattlebaum was a kind and gentle man with a great love of his family. He was a very well respected surgeon and community leader whom will be missed by all.
- Richard and Robin Greco, Savannah, GA
Fall and Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have fond memories of our times together at Isle of Hope Church. Our Loving Heavenly Father will be your comfort during your time of loss and grief. God bless. Jim and Mavis Trice
- Jim Trice, Lake Junaluska, NC
Blessings to you and your family.I remember with fond thoughts my association with Dr. Bob as a pink lady at Candler Hospital.
- Nell E. Brown, Black Creek, GA
Fall and family, I remember at the shower you gave my daughter Kelley,Dr. Bob spent quite a bit of time fixing my broken glasses with a very tiny wire from a bread tag.Even though my eyes are much worse, I kept the glasses. He was a kind and thoughtful man.
- Sandra B. Boyd, black creek, GA
Our thoughts and Prayers are with the entire Quattlebaum family. Curtis Thomson and Family
- Curtis Thomson, Atlanta, GA
My deepest sympathies to you all. I'm sure that I'll think of Dr. Quattlebaum when I take our toddler, Julian, to the Bamboo Farms. With warmest regards, Pamela Kraft
- Pamela McDonald Kraft, Savannah, GA
George & Family, We're thinking of you in your time of grief. We will keep you in our prayers. Wayne Beasley & Family
- Wayne Beasley, savannah, GA
Bob, I will remember the many times we interrupted gardening class with laughter due to your wit and wisdom.My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
- Jean Hancock, Savannah, GA
Austin and Family, We were saddened to hear of your grandfathers passing, we know what he meant to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Casey Clanton and Family, Savannah, GA
Robyn, Our prayers will be with you and your entire family during this time. Dr. Quattlebaum was a great man and will be missed by all.
- Jackie Johnson, Savannah, GA
Bob and I were in the Master Gardener Class together. He certainly helped to keep the class from being bored! I wish I had know him for a longer time but my memories are special. I last saw him working the Fall Festival at the Bamboo Farm and at that time he was the same ole Bob. Much love to all the family. Louise Grotheer
- Louise Grotheer, Savannah, GA
My love to all of the family and, especially, to my friend, Fall. Julie
- Julie Dimond, Savannah, GA
Fall and family, My deepest sympathies go to all of you and your loss of Bob. He was a compassionate physician and a wonderful colleague. I appreciated his kindness and help. He will be missed.
- Dr. John M Fillingim, AUSTIN, TX
Dear Ruth, Mac and I were saddened to hear of your husband's passing. Ann & Mac
- Dr. & Mrs. MacAllister Merritt, Savannah, GA
You have our heart-felt sympathy for your loss. Bob was a wonderful man. May you find peace with time.
- Joe T and Emily Stubbs, Savannah, GA
Our love and prayers to the Quattlebaum family! We are deeply saddened by the loss of Dr. Quattlebaum and your mother, Fall! May God's comfort and peace be with you and sustain you!
- Debbie and Chip Wallace, Savannah, GA
We were unaware of Bob's tragic illness, and just became aware of his death. Our deepest sympathies go out to you and yours. We remember with fond memories your early days in Savannah, and our times together. Ginger and Jerry
- Ginger and Jerry Caplan, Savannah, GA
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
- Paul and Cheryl Drwiega, Savannah, GA
Please accept our deepest sympathy.Bob was a fine person and a dear friend. He will be sorely missed.It is hard to believe he's gone--Bob seemed bigger than life.
- Gene and June Bargeron, Savannah, GA
May your time together bring memories shared as the family gathers for the services. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. I have many happy memories of times spent with you in Savannah! OH those St.Patricks Day parades! Please send our Cape Cod folks home safely!
- Lydia, Cape Cod, MA
Fall and family, I can't believe Bob is gone, he was such a wonderful Christian man and an inspiration to many. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this extremely trying time. May God keep His loving arms around you and hold you tight through this time.
- John and Denise Shelby, Savannah, GA
Fall, Jane, Biza, We were so very, very sorry to hear of these trials you are going through. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless. -John & Toni
- John & Toni Kraft, Acworth, GA
Jane, Wanted to send my deepest sympthies to you and your family. I worked with your Dad many times in the operating room. May you find comfort in knowing he is with God now and no longer suffering. God Bless you and the family at this difficult time.
- Sherry Woo, Savannah, GA
Fall, God is our hope and strength, a very present help in trouble. I pray God carries you through this valley of darkness. Cheri Murray
- Cheri Murray, savannah, GA
Dear Quattlebaum family, My prayers are with all of you during this time. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by everyone. Keep his loving memory alive and it will help you make it though these painful days and the days ahead.
- Faye Cunningham, Savannah, GA
May God bless you all during the difficult time. Our prayers are with you. Dr. Quattlebaum was a very good doctor and gentleman. He will be missed deeply.
- Jimmy & Nora White, pooler, GA
Fall and Family, Words cannot express the loss we feel about true leaders in the Church and the Community when they go to be with the Lord. We must keep in mind that we have pain because he will be surely missed, but he is in the presence of the Lord and we will see him again!
- Johnny & Melanie Harris, Midway, GA
I am praying for you all. I will miss him, his cheerful personality and the things he did for others. I always enjoyed being around him as he brought goodness to all of us. He labored for our communmity and he was an asset that cannot be replaced. God Bless all of you.
- Dr. Elliott O. Edwards Jr., Savannah, GA
Biza, Our thoughts are with you. We love you. Your friends at Bacon Park Tennis, Bill Ouzts, Claudia, Beth, Vicki and all the staff
- Claudia Curry, Savannah, GA
Loved by all who knew him. He will sorely be missed.
- Bill & Audrey McDonald, Savannah, GA
Dear Robyn, I am so saddened by the loss of your father. I know he means so much to you. I can recall the smile he has always put on my face. He has been always so nice to me.I remember spending time with your whole family and my heart goes out to your mother. Her love for him was unyielding and unconditional. She is an excellent example of what a loyal and loving mother and wife is and has been. Jane, Blake, George and Biza my love goes out to you. Thank you for letting me share some memorable times with you all. My thoughts, love and prayers are with all of you. Robyn....Dunedez les soir pasa des pepe... Smile for me. Give Michelle my love. I Love you both...
- Tracie Sims, Canton, GA
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Dr Quattlebaum was a wonderful doctor and a fine man. He took care of our dear mother, Essie Campbell.
- Elizabeth Shivas, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Quattlebaum, Robyn, Jane, and Quattlebaum Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. - Wayne Hutsell
- Wayne Hutsell, Savannah, GA
Clif and I have all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
- Clif and Kathy Wilson, Savannah, GA
Bob had a sense of humor and always looked good. We will miss you Bob. Our warmest condolences to Fall and family.
- Sam & Nancy Gallagher, Savannah, GA
Dr. Quattlebaum was a kind and gentle man with a great love of his family. He was a very well respected surgeon and community leader whom will be missed by all.
- Richard and Robin Greco, Savannah, GA
Fall and Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have fond memories of our times together at Isle of Hope Church. Our Loving Heavenly Father will be your comfort during your time of loss and grief. God bless. Jim and Mavis Trice
- Jim Trice, Lake Junaluska, NC
Blessings to you and your family.I remember with fond thoughts my association with Dr. Bob as a pink lady at Candler Hospital.
- Nell E. Brown, Black Creek, GA
Fall and family, I remember at the shower you gave my daughter Kelley,Dr. Bob spent quite a bit of time fixing my broken glasses with a very tiny wire from a bread tag.Even though my eyes are much worse, I kept the glasses. He was a kind and thoughtful man.
- Sandra B. Boyd, black creek, GA
Our thoughts and Prayers are with the entire Quattlebaum family. Curtis Thomson and Family
- Curtis Thomson, Atlanta, GA
My deepest sympathies to you all. I'm sure that I'll think of Dr. Quattlebaum when I take our toddler, Julian, to the Bamboo Farms. With warmest regards, Pamela Kraft
- Pamela McDonald Kraft, Savannah, GA
George & Family, We're thinking of you in your time of grief. We will keep you in our prayers. Wayne Beasley & Family
- Wayne Beasley, savannah, GA
Bob, I will remember the many times we interrupted gardening class with laughter due to your wit and wisdom.My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
- Jean Hancock, Savannah, GA
Austin and Family, We were saddened to hear of your grandfathers passing, we know what he meant to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Casey Clanton and Family, Savannah, GA
Robyn, Our prayers will be with you and your entire family during this time. Dr. Quattlebaum was a great man and will be missed by all.
- Jackie Johnson, Savannah, GA
Bob and I were in the Master Gardener Class together. He certainly helped to keep the class from being bored! I wish I had know him for a longer time but my memories are special. I last saw him working the Fall Festival at the Bamboo Farm and at that time he was the same ole Bob. Much love to all the family. Louise Grotheer
- Louise Grotheer, Savannah, GA
My love to all of the family and, especially, to my friend, Fall. Julie
- Julie Dimond, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
