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Robert Heath Obituary
Heath
April 28, 1930-
December 22, 2016
Columbus, GA- Robert Ford Heath, 86, of Columbus, GA died Thursday, December 22, 2016 at his home.
Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery with Rev. Dennis Lacy and Rev. Robert French officiating. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907.
Mr. Heath was born April 28, 1930 son of the late John Albert Heath and Lucille Frances Walden Heath. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran having served in the Korean Conflict. He also retired after 31 years from the City of Columbus as a Sergeant in the Traffic Division with the Columbus Police Department. Mr. Heath was also a member of North Highland Assembly of God.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Malinda Bernice Lolley Heath and brothers, Kelley Heath, Roscoe Heath and Albert Heath.
Survivors include his sons, Dan S. Hollis, M.D. of Columbus, GA, Russell M. Heath (Donna) of Cataula, GA and Patrick Heath (Angi) of Columbus, GA, brother, Billy Cobb of Columbus, GA, 10 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren.
Those who wish may sign the on-line guest registry at www.mcmullenfuneralhome.com.
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Tommy Smith
December 28, 2016
I was so sad to hear about the passing of Sgt. Heath. worked with him on several different shifts on the Columbus Police Dept.He was such a kind man to work with, and for, and he will be missed very much by everyone who knew him, and worked under him.
Rest in peace my Fellow Officer, and may God Be with his Family.
Retired Officer Tommy Smith
Scott Whitley
December 26, 2016
My condolence to the family of Robert..I shared many laughs with Robert in the 40 years I called him friend..I also knew his brothers Kelly and Billy. He will be greatly missed by myself and many others..My thoughts will be with his family at this sad time..
Matt Maddox
December 25, 2016
Rest in Peace Brave Warrior
The McMullen Family and the Staff of McMullen Funeral Home
December 25, 2016
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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