Robert Lee Bateman III

We love ypu Uncle Bobby!

Eulogy written and read by Paul Bateman, Bobby's nephew, at Bobby's funeral.

Thank you all for coming today.
I’m here to say some things about my wonderful Uncle. I’ll tell you, he made life interesting for all of us, but a few things about him stick out in my mind.
He had a special greeting for everyone. For example, his way of saying , “Hi” to me was, “HI ya PAUL-JOSEPH”!!! He would have such enthusiasm in his voice! Something else I remember is how often he would...

Bobby’s Eulogy
Bobby Bateman—I want to share with you a little about the legacy that my brother Bobby left to those of us who knew him best. By no means was Bobby’s life an easy one. From the moment he was born it was apparent that he had mental handicaps which later developed into profound mental illness.
Given this you are likely thinking, “What possible legacy could he have left?” The legacy is found in all the virtues he taught us over the course of his lifetime. He brought out...

Bobby, you are such a sweet, sweet man. I will miss you very much. Be with God and be at peace.

Uncle Bobby,
We will always remember your smile and your wonderful spirit. We were fortunate to have you in our lives. We know you are up in heaven and smiling down on us but we will miss you down here!

Bobby you are forever in our hearts! We love you and miss you so much!!!