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Douglas Robbins Obituary

Douglas O. Robbins, Jr. "Bubba" POOLER - Douglas O. Robbins, Jr. "Bubba", 63, passed away Friday, November 13, 2015. A native and lifelong resident of Savannah he attended Jenkins High School and served in the United States Army. Bubba retired from the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers and was a Journeyman and Business Manager for Local 26. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing, boating and golf. Surviving are his son, Douglas O. Robbins III "Trea" (Amy); his daughter, Jena Robbins Legler (Barry); 2 grandsons, Nicholas and Bradley; his step-mother, Mildred Robbins; and a brother, Gary Robbins. He was predeceased by his parents, Douglas O. Robbins, Sr. and Myrtle Carter Robbins. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, November 20, 2015, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to a charity of your choice. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com

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Published by The Island Packet on Nov. 18, 2015.

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Brian Homberger

November 30, 2015

Condolences to the family, our prayers go out to you. Rest in peace Brother. Brian Homberger, Local 26

karen

November 21, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. During difficult times such as this we can trust God to comfort and soothe us. - Psalms 94:19

Judy Sheahan

November 20, 2015

I cannot even begin to understand what you are going through right now, but I would like to offer my prayers and condolences to you and your family.

J.C. & Sara Goodroe

November 20, 2015

It has been a shock to all of us. We pray for you as his immediate family. We loved all of you and wish we were there to offer our support! Your Cousins With Love

Jo Ann Lee

November 19, 2015

My condolences to Doug's family. He was a kind, fun-loving person. He will be missed. Jo Ann Lee, Charlotte, NC

November 18, 2015

So sorry for the your loss.

Buck & Linda Culver

Greg Bragg

November 18, 2015

To Bubba's Children, Family, and Friends, I am so very sorry for your/our loss.

M R.

November 18, 2015

Condolences to all in the family. Losing a love one is never easy.
At times like these, "God can give us power beyond what is normal, " so we can keep going from one day to the next. 2Corinthians 4:7.

kathy heritage

November 16, 2015

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

David Brooks

November 16, 2015

Rest in Peace

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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors - Hodgson Chapel

7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, GA 31406

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Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors - Hodgson Chapel

7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, GA 31406

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