Robert Thomas Efurd Jr.

1932 - 2018

Jr. Robert Thomas Efurd, Jr., 86, a native Atlantan died October 22, 2018. He was predeceased by parents, Zoe Dove David and Robert Thomas Efurd, Sr. and sister, Jane Efurd Watkins. He is survived by his, wife Charlotte Hitchcock Efurd; sons, Robert Thomas Efurd, III (Pamela Harris Efurd) and David Spurgeon Efurd (Youmi Efurd); grandchild, Miss. Sara Lena Efurd. Robert was born May 28, 1932 at Emory University Hospital. He attended Druid Hills Schools from kindergarten through high school graduating in 1949. In 1952 he received his LL.B. degree from the L. Q. C. Lamar School of Law of Emory University and later awarded the Doctor of Law degree. He reported for active duty in the United States Army and served as a Military Police Officer at the United Nations during the Korean conflict. After being honorary discharged he returned to further his education earning a B.B.A., M.B.A. at Georgia State University. He earned a professional designation Charter Property and Casualty Underwriter. After a brief career in insurance he joined his father's law firm. He provided defense for indigents and was noted for never losing a capital punishment case. He continued the general practice law until 2000. In 1961 Charlotte Hitchcock Efurd and Robert were married. This union lasted 57 years. Robert had a great love for classic cars and in particular the Hudson Motor Car Company. He served in many offices of the HET Dixie Chapter. He was very active with the Boy Scouts of America as an Assistant Scoutmaster and was the proud father of two Eagle Scouts. He was a member of the State Bar of Georgia, Beta Gamma Sigma, Magna Charta Barons and Northwest Presbyterian Church. Graveside services will be conducted on Saturday, the 27th of October at twelve o'clock, noon at Arlington Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at H.M. Patterson & Son Arlington Chapel located at 173 Allen Road, NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 from 10:30 until 11:30AM. Please omit flowers, contributions may be directed to the Boy Scouts of America, P.O. Box 152079, Irving, Texas 75015-2079 or by visiting https://donations.scouting.org/#/national/. Efurd, Robert Thomas