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Robert Chaplin Obituary

Robert G. Chaplin, Sr.Robert G. " Capt. Bobby" Chaplin, Sr., 81, husband of Martha Chaplin, died Tuesday, February 14, 2012 in Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 20, 2012 at 10:00am in The Baptist Church of Beaufort with interment in Beaufort National Cemetery with full military honors. Mr. Chaplin was born on December 30, 1930 in Birmingham, AL. He is the son of the late Saxby Stowe Chaplin and Marguerite Vaigneur Chaplin. Mr. Chaplin served our country in the U S Marine Corps and served in the Korean Conflict. After his services, he was a self-employed Shrimper from 1955 to the present. He was a member of the Shrimper's Association. Surviving are his wife, Martha of Port Royal, SC; three sons, Greg L. Chaplin of Port Royal, SC; Robert G. Chaplin, Jr of Hilton Head, SC and David A. Chaplin formerly of Port Royal, SC now living in Salem, VA; one brother, Charles F. Chaplin of Sheldon, SC; five grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to Alzheimer's Family Services of Greater Beaufort, P. O. Box 1514, Beaufort, SC 29901. Anderson Funeral Home is serving the family.

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Published by The Island Packet from Feb. 17 to Mar. 17, 2012.

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David Chaplin

March 1, 2012

To Daddy; you preferred watching college sports, because those players tried harder and were more idealistic--pulling for the team ... just as you did. You preferred watching old western movies, especially John Wayne, because the good guy always wants justice and what's good for all ... just as you did. In the "Big Chill" movie made in Bft, the preacher at a young man's funeral asked whether or not being a good man was enough any more--and you proved that it was. You didn't like politics in the church, but you never lost sight of the Trinity. You could always see navigational buoys and markers that were beyond my vision, and I'm sure that if "the" Pilot needs a "Pilot" in heaven that you will be there to lend a very capable hand. The love you shared with all of us lives on. We miss you so much ! Love, David.

Tracy Kessler

February 23, 2012

I will never forget my Uncle Bobby taking me out on his shrimp boat, I have very precious memories of him. He will be missed by many, especially his family. Rest in Peace Uncle Bobby until I see you again in heaven.

February 19, 2012

Dear Mot Sorry to hear about Bobby. He will be missed. I know I'll miss the phone calls

Johnny Vukas

February 17, 2012

Dear Martha,sorry to hear about Bobby.I know you will miss him as we all will miss him.May god help you and your family during this sad time.
Paul Ferguson

February 17, 2012

Martha,I am so sorry to hear about Capn. Bobby. Even after all these years I still think of him and the Young'n; he was a good captain and a good man. Your family will be in my prayers,may God bless all of you at this time. Pat (Johnny)Norton and John-John.

John (Jay) Harter, II

February 17, 2012

I know Captain Bobby is running a boat up there!!!!! :-) God bless you all and may he give you comfort and peace.

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