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3106 Crawfordville Hwy.
Crawfordville, Florida
Robert Lee Ponder, 88, of Woodville, passed away on Monday Oct. 7, 2019.
Robert was a member and Deacon of the First Baptist Church of Woodville. He retired with the city of Tallahassee where he was a lineman for 25 years. Robert was a 6 year U.S. Army Veteran. He enjoyed many interests, including camping, hunting, fishing and playing softball. Robert especially loved playing softball for the Woodville First Baptist Church. His greatest love was for his wife and all his children and grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Iola Ponder; three children, Paula Patnode and husband Chuck, Pam Lett, and Robert Ponder; brother, Gerald Ponder and wife Karen; six grandchildren, Kim, Jennifer and Craig Patnode, Luke and Patrick Ponder, and Alex Lett; four great-grandchildren, Jordan and Cameron Patnode, and Ashleigh and Richard Dorough.
The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019 at the First Baptist Church of Woodville. Funeral Services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, 2019 at Woodville First Baptist Church. Interment was Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019 at 10 a.m. at the Tallahassee National Cemetery, 5015 Apalachee Parkway.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to First Baptist Church of Woodville.
Skip and Trey Young with Family Funeral Home 84 Ochlockonee Street in Crawfordville are assisting the family.
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Oh my sweet uncle Bobby , I am so happy for you! You finally made it to your destination you've so longed for. I know you're singing with the angels and are in your glory! I will miss you dearly. We've had some special times together & I've learned so much from you. You are forever in my heart and I LOVE YOU. Barbara
October 15, 2019
MS. IOLA AND FAMILY, MAY YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES FIND PEACE KNOWING THAT ROBERT IS AT HIS S ETERNAL RESTING HOME. HE IS NO LONGER IN PAIN BUT IS AT COMPLETE REST. MAY YOU ALL FIND COMFORT IN THAT. PRAYERFULLY YOURS, BETH BASS
October 13, 2019
Stacie Blizzard
October 12, 2019
Prayers and condolences to the entire family. May God bless you all.
Peace Be with you
Edna Butler
Sopchoppy, Florida
Edna Butler
October 11, 2019
Will miss your warm smile, sense of humor, strong belief in God and Divine Providence, and last but not least, your kind Brotherly love. Heaven and the angels are richer for your presence, Your little brother Gerald and wife Karen and family....
Gerald Anderson Ponder
Brother
October 10, 2019
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