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1937
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2018
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Robert Athey Obituary
Mr. Athey was a native of Salisbury, North Carolina and lived most of his life in the Augusta area, where he was a Hospital Director for the VA Medical Center, he was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection.
Additional survivors include his sons who he dearly loved, Robert Mark Athey (Lori), David Greg Athey (Wendy), Thomas Athey, daughters Kellie Rego and Beverly Parnell, four grandchildren Robert Mark Athey, Jr., Jeffrey Athey, Dr. Alexander Athey, Katie Parnell and one great-grand child.
The family would like to thank Homestead Hospice and Dr. Frederick Merrill for their care during Roberts illness.
In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to The American Cancer Society.
A memorial service to be held at a later date.
Please visit www.mcneillfuneralhome.com and sign the family's personal guestbook.
McNeill Funeral Home 109 Shaw Street Martinez, Georgia 706.364.9122
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Memories and Condolences
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AC GA
January 6, 2019
Our heavenly father is good and merciful, he has given us the wonderful hope of life without end. John 3:16.
Melissa Parrish
January 2, 2019
Sorry to hear about your loss Ms Diane. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Mary Lou Lynch
January 1, 2019
Tom and Marylou Lynch send their sympathy and prayers to Mark, Gregg , Robert and their families.
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