Charles Robert Alsobrook Sr.

TIFTON — Charles Robert Alsobrook Sr., 76, of Tifton, died Saturday, May 10, 2008, at his residence. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at New Covenant Church with the Rev. Mike Hobbs officiating. A veteran’s interment service will be held at a later date in North Georgia. After the service on Saturday, friends are welcome to come to his home at 2407 Diana Ave. for visitation.Mr. Alsobrook was born on Oct. 21, 1931, in Dougherty County to the late Ray James Alsobrook and Louise Miller Alsobrook. Mr. Alsobrook was also preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Annie Strickland Alsobrook, who died July 4, 2007, and a son, Dewayne Skidmore. Mr. and Mrs. Alsobrook were married Feb. 12, 1953.Mr. Alsobrook served 11 years in the military, serving in the South Pacific during World War II and during the Korean Conflict. He also served in the National Guard for many years. He worked as a telephone communications specialist for AT and T. Mr. Alsobrook was a past commander of the VFW Post and was an active volunteer with Disabled American Veterans. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved deer hunting and he was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. He attended New Covenant Church.Mr. Alsobrook is survived by one son, Charles Robert (Chuck) Alsobrook Jr. and his wife, Jana, of Tifton; two daughters, Lynn Carmichael of Douglas and Jackie Carmichael and her husband, Ric, of Canton; his grandchildren, Randy E. Carmichael Jr. of Douglas, Beth Skidmore of Moultrie, Sarah Carmichael Durham of Lenox, Jennifer Skidmore of Moultrie, Richard Alan Carmichael Jr. of Tifton, Charles Robert (Brock) Alsobrook III of Tifton, William Daniel Carmichael of Canton and Ashley Lauren Alsobrook of Tifton; his great-grandchildren, Savannah, Marcus, Destiny, Heather, Duron and Faith; one brother, James Ray Alsobrook of Newton; and one sister, Peggy Strickland of Albany.In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the New Covenant Church Missionary Fund, 2167 Whiddon Mill Road, Tifton, GA 31793.You may sign the guest registry at www.albritton-beaumontfuneralhome.com.Albritton-Beaumont Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.