Robert (Bob) Donaldson, Sr. of Covington, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019, at the age of 76. Mr. Donaldson proudly served his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed fishing, and in his younger years competed in tournaments. Mr. Donaldson was an avid fan of NASCAR, football, golf, baseball and hockey. He was a world class storyteller and an all-around good man. Mr. Donaldson loved his family dearly and will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Gene Donaldson, Jr. (Butch); father, Robert Andrew Donaldson, Sr.; brother, Robert Andrew "Andy" Donaldson, Jr.; sister, Kim Donaldson.
Survivors include his loving wife of 43 years, Sue J. Donaldson; daughters and sons-in-law, Lynne and Jerry Cagle, Anita and Jimmy Daniel; grandchildren, Sterling Cagle, Cristy Daniel, Stiles Cagle, Lidell Donaldson, James Donaldson, Alex Daniel, Sydni Cagle; great-grandchildren, Tyler Cagle, Hunter Cagle, Ellianna Daniel; sister, Debbie Newsom; as well as several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service for Mr. Donaldson will be held Wednesday, July 31, 2019, 4:00 P.M., at the chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, Covington, with Dr. Tom Rush and Pastor Tommy Fountain officiating. Interment will be held in Georgia National Cemetery, 1080 Scott Hudgens Drive, Canton, at a later date. Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home, two hours prior to his service, from 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 105 Westpark Drive, Suite C, Athens, GA 30606.
Visitation
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014
Funeral Service
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4:00 PM (EDT)
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014