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Robert Holman Obituary
September 17, 1941 -
June 5 2024
Robert Franklin Holman, Jr. died on June 5, 2024, due to complications from cancer surgery.
Bob grew up in Atlanta, attending E. Rivers and Northside High School. In 1963 he graduated from Georgia Tech, where he belonged to the Chi Phi fraternity.
In 1963, he married Linda Lehner. They had two children, Curt and Mary Margaret.
For 44 years, Bob was a manufacturer's representative, selling electrical equipment throughout the South until his retirement.
Bob was a reserved man but with a sharp mind and quick wit. He belonged to the Atlanta Athletic Club and a constant reader, but he especially loved playing bridge. He met Linda over a bridge game and she became his favorite partner. He achieved Gold Life Master in bridge in 2019.
Bob and Linda were lifelong Atlantans, but moved to Fairhope, AL, in 2016.
Bob is survived by his wife, Linda; son, Curt (Lane); daughter, Mary Margaret (Wayne); and three beloved grandchildren, Annabeth Hopper, Davis Hopper and Evelyn Holman.
The funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 370 S. Section St., Fairhope, AL.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Arthritis Foundation.
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Memories and Condolences
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Stone Ermentrout
July 10, 2024
Bob and Linda were friends of mine since 1961 when I joined Chi Phi fraternity at Georgia Tech. We lived in the same community in Chastain Park and belonged to the same country club for over 30 years.
Bob was a gentleman and a scholar and was know to stay off the tables while dancing to the fabulous music at the famed Royal Peacock Club !
God bless him and his entire family- Linda, his wife and John his brother.
Sorry to have missed his funereal and would have come but was not notified until today at lunch with another Chi Phi. Stone Tevis Ermentrout.
Chris Kendall
June 13, 2024
What a great bridge player and gentleman! May your memories of good times sustain you in the coming days!
Delbert Hess
June 13, 2024
So sorry to hear of Bobs death. Great guy. My condolences to Linda and the family.
Delbert Hess
Bill and Valerie Hogg
June 13, 2024
We enjoyed Bob and Linda socially as well as bridge. He will be missed.
Jayne Murphy
June 13, 2024
My deepest sympathy, prayers to you and your family.
Arlene DiPietro
June 13, 2024
Bob was a gentle giant in the Bridge World. A true gentleman in life. He will be missed by all. Blessings to his family.
Harry Lange
June 13, 2024
Linda and family,
I was saddened to read of Bob's death. As you know we go back a long time from childhood neighbors, Northside and meeting you through Donna. Many fond memories! My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bless and comfort you and grant you His peace.
Paula POTTER
June 13, 2024
Our deepest sympathy to Linda and Family!
Paula & Tom Potter
Fairhope, Alabama
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