Robert Elrod

Josh, I only today learned of his passing. He was my favorite professor during my college years at GSU. He inspired me to LOVE Decision Sciences. He was a gifted teacher. That Dept. had a number of "characters". Geoff Churchill , I married his niece ( against his advice I might add) I also crewed for Geoff in his SCCA exploits over several years. Earle Steinberg. I wouldn't call your dad a character per se, but he really was special to me. When Churchill died his wife hosted a meeting of...

Both my husband, Larry Fisher, and I had Dr. Elrod as a statistics professor in the Georgia State graduate programs, although not at the same time. What a wonderful teacher he was. He actually made statistics interesting! We will miss seeing him on our walks around Avondale Estates.

Robert was a high school friend. A dapper person with a special sense of humor. My thoughts are with you. Sudy Vance Leavy

Will miss Papa Elrod immeasurably on my twice a year or so visits back to Avondale, either seeing him reading on the front patio and waving as I walk around the lake or getting those wonderful bear hugs if we got closer and spoke... condolences to Josh and his family.