BORN

1947

DIED

2013

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John "Bobby" Flanders Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 20, 2013.

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

Posted by Jacque Nguyen

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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