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2013
3969 Mercer University Drive
Macon, Georgia
John R. "Bobby" Flanders, 65, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2013. Funeral services and a celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home. Entombment will be in Macon Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will meet friends on Monday, January 21, 2013 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home. Donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, 3343 Peachtree Road NE, M#20, Atlanta GA 30326.
Mr. Flanders was born in Macon, Georgia to the late John Fred Flanders. He served in the United States Marine Corps and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. Mr. Flanders was retired from Bellsouth Communications. Bobby was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a devoted husband, son, father, grandfather, and brother.
He is survived by his wife, Kay C. Flanders of Macon, mother, Emily Flanders of Chauncey, daughter, Gabrielle Flanders of Atlanta, step children, Luke Rozier (fiancé Casey Dobbs) Brunswick, Logan Rozier (Chadd Bickleman) of Macon, GA, Landon Rozier of Valdosta, grandchildren, Kaylan Rozier and Scarlett Rozier, sister, Donna (Bill) Tomerlin of Chauncey, brothers, Mike Flanders of Chauncey, Wayne (Wanda) Flanders of Macon, brother-in-law, Ray (Barbara) Coats of Tallahassee, FL and sister-in-law, Cynthia Coats of Valdosta, and several nieces and nephews.
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January 15, 2024
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Monty Wilson
RIP, go rest high on that mountain with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. See you there one day my friend.
January 24, 2013
Jonathan & Hayley (Glisson) Moore
Mrs. Kay,
We we so sad to hear of Mr. Bobby's passing. We are grateful to have gotten to know him & your family during the summers at Colonels Island. He will be remembered fondly by our family & so many others. We're praying for each of you & will truly miss him this summer & the summers to come.
January 24, 2013
Jacque Nguyen
Kay, The Memorial Service for Bobby, was truly a Beautiful Celebration of his Life. From the letter that you had written as well as his friend, the songs sang were all so touching, and the numerous friends and family that attended, it really made you know exactly what kind of guy Bobby was. I was just " In Awe of " how many men stood up that had fished and hunted with him. He was well loved my many. The full Military and Masonic part of the ceremony was just as special. Bobby will be dearly missed, but remember he will live on in your hear forever.
Love you,
Jacque
January 24, 2013
Jeri Wallace
Kay, The service for Bobby was so beautiful and fitting. I did not know Bobby was a Marine, but to know who he was that is surely not surprising. It is so hard to believe he is gone. I saw him last at Marks funeral. I remember alot of laughs and good times. Bobby was such a great host! I remember his love for his family and little Kaylan, for cooking and for the outdoors. I mostly remember his love for you and yours for him- a gift from God. Bobby will live on in your heart Kay. I love you sista. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers for many months to come.
January 24, 2013
Sandy Kennedy Bishop
My thoughts and prayers are with the family & friends !
I have known the Flanders family since I was a small child!
Some of their family live in Chauncey Ga where my family
Is also from!
RIP Bobby.. You will be missed
By so many .
January 24, 2013
Billie Jones
Kay,
SO sorry to hear about your loss. you and your family are in my prayers.
Billie Jones
January 23, 2013
Monty Wilson
I am so sorry to here about Bobby. He was a dear old friend from school and CoWorker at Bellsouth. My heart goes out to his family. I pray that he is with the Lord today.
January 23, 2013
Diana Parkerson
Kay, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for you and your family.
January 22, 2013
Ann
I sure hated to read this in the paper today!!!Only knew you in your younger years, but you were such a sweetie...Prayers go out to your family..
January 22, 2013
We will miss you Bobby
Lisa Stewart
January 22, 2013
Carol Smith
So sorry to hear of Bobbys passing. I've known him since grammer school. He was the cutest lil boy always happy. Then we both worked for Ma Bell
and have seen him at reunions in the past. Bobby was always a good friend and such a sweet person. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless
January 22, 2013
Cathy Simons
Bobby was a Bell brother and will be miss by all. My heart breaks for his wife., Kay Flanders and all of his children.
January 21, 2013
Gene & Sandra Daniels
Will miss Bobby. Bobby & I worked together for many years at Bell South, and went deep sea fishng together. Bobby had the best personality and was great spending time with him. I was in Jacksonville, FL and wasn't able to attend his services. Buddy I will miss you so much, but have the great memories. RIP Friend..Our deepest sympathies to the Flanders family during this difficult time. May God comfort you.
January 21, 2013
Barry Melton
Go in peace, old friend. None of the "Old Rams" will ever forget you.
January 21, 2013
Kathie Stipp
Kay, I am so sorry to hear about Bobby! You are in my thoughts and prayers.
January 21, 2013
Jim Atwater
Sorry to hear about your loss. Worked with Bobby in the good days with MA Bell, Bobby was one of the Good Guys. R.I.P.
January 21, 2013
Susan Bray Crabb
Kay, Sorrow to hear about your husband. You and your family are in my prayers.
God Bless you all in the days and weeks to come. Susan Bray Crabb
January 21, 2013
Bobby & Elizabeth Burch
Emily, so sorry for your loss. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
January 21, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about Bobby, your family is in my thoughts and prayers.Marian Pope Griffin
January 21, 2013
Lamar Brown
Sorry to hear about Bobby. He and i worked together at BellSouth. He'll be missed,but not forgotten. Memories are forever!
January 21, 2013
Kay, so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Deanna Sanders
January 21, 2013
It was a pleasure to grow up with a fine group of people down on our end of Travis Blvd., and Bobby was one of them.
January 21, 2013
Linda Quick
RIP..Bobby. Thoughts and Prayers to family and friends. Thank you, Bobby for your service to our country!!
January 21, 2013
Sherri Douthit
Dear Kay,
Ron and I are so sorry to hear of the passing of Bobby. He was such a wonderful man with a beautiful spirit. And he was the best neighbor to us! We still think of you and remember you often. His passing is heartbreaking. We pray that God's love will surround you and comfort you during this time and give you a peace that only He can give.
With deep, deep sympathy,
Ron and Sherri Douthit
Your Charleston Neighbors
January 21, 2013
Doye Green
Kay, I am so sorry to hear about Bobby. Youare in my mprayers.
January 21, 2013
Deborah Gassett
Gabby you are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you so much and am so sorry for the loss of your Daddy.
January 21, 2013
Wayne Barnes
Bobby and I had some good times working together. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
January 21, 2013
Charles (Don) and Family Law
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Flanders family during this time.
January 21, 2013
David Williams
Bobby was always thoughtful, friendly, and fun! I didn't see him often, but cherish our conversations and the few memories we shared...Our family will miss him dearly.
January 21, 2013
Emma Gay
My heart goes out to the Flanders family. I can't imagine what you are going through, but I am praying for each of you daily.
January 21, 2013
Larry Pope
Bobby and I explored the world from Jefferson Hills, on foot and bicycle, in the 1950s. Great adventures with great friends.
January 21, 2013
To all of the Flanders family, you and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. Hold onto your sweet memories and may God comfort all of you during this time.
Gwen & Terry Kight Musella,Ga
January 21, 2013
Kay,
I'm so sorry to hear about Bobby. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I love you, Julie True
January 21, 2013
Rufus White & Family
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
January 21, 2013
Jackie Barnes
Sorry to hear about Bobby, thought a lot of him, worked with him several years,May God bless you Kay and family and comfort you thru this time!
January 21, 2013
John &Joy Borders
It's been a while since I last saw Bobby, but you never forget him. I remember the time I worked with him and count it as a pleasure to have known him. Our prayers are with you at this time.
January 21, 2013
Ronnie Garner
I am so sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. He was one of the real good guys in school and I'm proud to say a fellow Marine. Heaven has received a special Angel in him. Semper Fi
January 21, 2013
Edie Hubbard
Kay, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. I am praying that you may each feel God's comforting touch and know that he is with you.
January 21, 2013
Charlie Avera
So sorry to hear about Bobby, we had some great time together and lot of laughs. He always had big smile and he was great guy to be around.
January 21, 2013
Karis Dykes
Dear Kay and Family,
In your time of sorrow may you be comforted by your precious memories of Bobby. We pray that God will surround your family with his peace and comfort during this time.
Love,
Ronnie and Karis Dykes
January 21, 2013
Larry Evans
So sorry to hear of Bobby's passing, we had spent time with him at the last class reunion. Our prayers are with the family during this challenging time. May he RIP. Larry and Willine Evans
January 21, 2013
Bob & Linda Forzetting
We will miss your smiling ways in our gathering of family & friend. Old soldier never die they just fade away. Sempi Fi old friend
January 21, 2013
Jimmy and Diann Hartley
So sorry for your loss, Bobby was a sweetheart and will be missed. The family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
January 21, 2013
Kim Woodard
Kay:
So sorry to hear about Bobby. You and your family are in my prayers!
Love
Kim Woodard
January 21, 2013
Sorry to hear of Bobbys passing, Gods Speed.
Rohn Ussery
January 21, 2013
Dovie (DJ) Brown
So sorry to hear about Bobby, he was a super nice guy. The family are in my prayers.
January 21, 2013
Thao & Jacque Nguyen
Dear Kay & Family,
Thao and I were deeply saddened to hear about Bobby. My heart breaks for each of you. I know this was unexpected and it will take time to heal. You will miss him dearly, but he will live on in your hearts forever. Hold close to those precious memories, and may God wrap his arms around each and everyone of you in this time of sorrow. Kay, You will always be my sister-in-law (as MaMa always said, you are family and I love you so much.) I pray for peace, strength, and comfort in the difficult days ahead. Bobby was a great person, and I will always appreciate him being there for Logan, Landon, & Luke. I know they also loved him. Our heart,thoughts,and prayers are with you and the family during this very sad time.
May God Bless,
Thao, Jacque, Michael, Matthew, Morgan & Mason Nguyen
January 21, 2013
To the family my thoughts and prayers with you Bobby and I worked together for Otis Ingram Bobby was a real good guy. James Taylor ( Forsyth GA)
January 21, 2013
Brenda Buckalew
Sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. Remember his smile and laughter of the good ole Southern Bell days.
January 21, 2013
Jack (Bubba) Wilson
Bobby was my best childhood friend when living on Travis Blvd. I have so many good memories.
January 20, 2013
Gene Durden
Rest in peace, my friend, and may God hold you in the palm of his hand.
January 20, 2013
Fay Knight
Emily & Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. I haven't seen him in a long time, but the last time I saw him he was the same smiling, sweet Bobby.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
January 20, 2013
Cynthia Earwood
From my family to yours my thoughts and prayers are with you. Cindy Earwood and family
January 20, 2013
Thao & Jacque Nguyen
Dear Kay & Family,
Thao and I were deeply saddened to hear about Bobby. My heart breaks for each of you. I know this was so unexpected and it will take time for you to heal. You will miss him dearly, but he will live on in your hearts forever. Hold close to those precious memories, and may God wrap his arms around each and everyone of you in this time of sorrow. Kay, You will always be my sister in law,( as MaMa always said, you are family) and I love you so much. I pray for peace, strength, and comfort in the difficult days ahead. Bobby was a great person, and I will always appreciate him being there for Logan, Landon, & Luke, I know they also loved him. Our heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you and the family during this very sad time.
May God Bless,
Thao,Jacque,Michael,Matthew,Morgan & Mason Nguyen
January 20, 2013
Tommy & Patty NeSmith
Kay,
we were so sad to hear the news of Bobby's passing. The years that I worked with Bobby were the best!
January 20, 2013
Gene & Sandra Daniels
Bobby was a good friend, co-worker at Bellsouth and fishing buddy. Bobby always lived life to the fullest, he had a great personality, enjoyed spending time with him on our fishing trips. Will miss him dearly. You are in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.
January 20, 2013
BRAD SMITH
BOBBY WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND A SOUTHERN MAN. HE DIED ON GENERAL ROBERT E. LEES BIRTHDAY,VERY FITTING FOR HIM. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL THAT KNEW HIM. MY SYMPATHIES TO HIS ENTIRE FAMILY.SEMPER FI, BRAD SMITH.
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