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Robert Nesbitt Obituary

NESBITT, Robert D., Jr., a resident of Montgomery, AL passed away on August 27, 2013 in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at 12:00 noon from Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church with Pastor Cromwell Handy officiating. Interment will be held at Greenwood Cemetery with E. G. Cummings Memorial Funeral Home directing. Robert (Mickey) is survived by his loving, caring and devoted wife, Barbara Emerson Nesbitt; one daughter, Karen Foxwell, San Diego, CA; three very loyal, supportive and compassionate sons, Bobby, Augusta, GA, Michael and Neil Nesbitt, Montgomery, AL; sister, Jeanne Moore Smiley, Montgomery, AL; several grand children; niece, Angelisa (Alex) Kennedy, Montgomery, AL; nephews and grand nephews, James (Yavone), Adrian (Cynthia), and Cory Moore, Derrick Arrington, Montgomery, AL, Terrance Jackson, Nashville, TN, Warren Christopher (Tanesha) and Julian Patrick (McKayla) Emerson, Ann Arbor, MI; several cousins, Sandra Kaye Underwood, James T. (Cheryl) Cummings, Jacquelyn Cummings, Anita Hamilton, the Fred Briers Family, all of Montgomery, AL, Dr. Andrew Curtis Faire, El Paso, TX; mother-in-law, Lois Emerson; sister-in-law, Delois Stoker, Montgomery, AL; brothers-in-law, Reverend Willie Foster, Montgomery, AL and Henry Emerson Jr., Ann Arbor, MI; life long friends, the David C. Ross Jr. family; special friend and physician, Dr. John Jernigan, along with many other supportive family members and friends. Masonic and fraternal services will be held on Monday, September 2, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. from E. G. Cummings Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Family hour will be held one hour prior to funeral services in the church.



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Published by Montgomery Advertiser from Aug. 29 to Sep. 2, 2013.

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Odis Vinson Whitlock

August 23, 2021

Too the Nesbitt Family you have my deepest sympathy too you all. I was one of his students long time ago at the Dunbar High School in Ramer, Alabama . He was such a wonderful and well educated teacher. He will always be missed by me . I lost my husband of 47 years in April of thus year. But may God continue too be with the Nesbitt Family.

Odis Mae Whitlock

August 23, 2019

Mr Nesbit was one of my high school teachers and I will never forget his determination too inspire all of us too learn everything we could in order to enhance our goals in life he was one of the best and I will never forget him miss you. Mrs Odis Whitlock

Michael Nesbitt

January 10, 2016

Love happiness peace

Tyla Kemil

Tyla Nesbitt

April 29, 2014

To:Grandady Mikey ,I really miss you I wish you were here and i wish i got to know you better i love you grandady

Diane Brisbon

September 13, 2013

Warm thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during your time of sorrows. I send condolence from Art and Diane Brisbon and family.

Margaret Huffman Taylor

September 4, 2013

I'm so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May precious memories fill your heart and ease your pain. The one we love will live forever in our heart. Mr Nesbitt was a dynamic teacher at Dunbar High School, Ramer, Alabama. R.I.P. Mr. Nesbitt." Class of 1967 Dunbar High"

September 3, 2013

Neil,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Wille, Anita, Ashlee and Jason Boswell

James & Dorothy Z Felder

September 3, 2013

To the Nesbitt family:

May God, who watches over us and hears us when we pray, be very near to give you strength and comfort you today--May he bless and keep you within his loving care, and may it help you just to know that he is always there.

Katie Jackson

September 3, 2013

My family will keep your family in our prayers.

Frank Jenkins

September 3, 2013

Brother Nesbitt's life was lived in the reflection of the purposes of God and Brother Nesbitt's fraternity (Alpha Phi Alpha).

Rhonda Bell

September 3, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

September 3, 2013

Barbara and Family,
My prayers are with you and the family. May the memories of "Micky" sustain you today and the days to come.
and God will give you strength.
Love and Prayers, Joyce Collins and family.

Richard Taylor

September 3, 2013

Nesbitt family,
My deepest condolences go to you all during this time of mourning. Mr Nesbitt was a good man and admired all that he stood for. I pray that God would give you comfort and strength to sustain you in your moments of sorrow.

Jamie Adams

September 2, 2013

Mrs. Nesbitt,

I am so sorry for your house. I pray the Lord's peace surrounds you and your family during this time. Love and Prayers to you and your family.

Love,

Jamie Adams

Melcinie Posey

September 2, 2013

So sorry for your loss Neil and Family. Praying GOD will continue to strengthen you and know that there are brighter days ahead. Just take them one day at a time.

September 2, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time. If you need anything please do not hesitate to ask. Lyn Best

Deacon Ronnie and Gwen Anderson

September 2, 2013

May God continue to keep your family in his care. We will keep you in our prayers.

September 2, 2013

To The Family Of Mr Robert Nesbitt, This Is Mrs Odis Whitlock Of Lithonia Ga, Formerely Of Ramer, Alabama Was A Science Student Of Mr Nesbitt At Dunbar High. I Send Condolences From All Of Us, He Was A Great Teacher, We Loved Him And Will Miss Him God Bless All Of YOU, Love The Whitlock Family

September 2, 2013

Warm thoughts and much love to you at this very sad time.
Until soon, do stay and go well, be safe and know that you are much cherished and loved..........Dottie/Ron St. Croix

September 2, 2013

I extend my deepest and my sincere sympathy to the entire Nesbitt Family. God has ensured us that we are never alone, and He will continue to bless and keep you always.

-Dr. William O. Jones, Grand Master Emeritus, MWPHGL, F. & A. M. of Alabama

September 1, 2013

May you know the peace and comfort this heartfelt thought imparts. The ones we love are never gone, they live forever within our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jettie Nesbitt Lights & Family

Linda Wilson-Williams

September 1, 2013

Nesbitt family,
Mickey will truly be missed, He was such a wonderful and caring man. God will continue to keep his family committed and strong. Linda

Edward, Annette and Afrika Payne

September 1, 2013

May our God keep you in His loving care and surround you with peace and love during this difficult time. You are in our prayers as always. We love you .

Jennifer Moseley

September 1, 2013

I will be praying for peace and comfort from our Lord for you and your family at the loss of Mr. Nesbitt. I truly am sorry for your loss. May God bless you all.

D Garrison

September 1, 2013

God Bless the Family as You Morn the Loss of your Loved One. The Young & Garrison Family

Dr. Melvin Alonza Lowe, III

August 31, 2013

Know that our love, thoughts, and prayers are with you.

August 31, 2013

We will always remember Mickey and the love that he had for his wife, Barbara, who was devoted to him until the end. Mickey died the way he would have wanted, in the arms of his devoted wife.

Mary Briers

Tyrone T. Webb

August 30, 2013

May knowing you are not alone in your time of sorrow help give you strength for today and new hope for tomorrow.

John Jernigan

August 30, 2013

The Nesbitt name will always be famous in the city of Montgomery and throughout the world. May God bless and keep you all so strong during this most difficult time. You have my deepest and sincerest sympathy.

Shannon Schmidt

August 30, 2013

Thinking of you Mrs. Nesbitt and your sons as well. Praying that you will find peace as you hold closely to the sweet memories of your and Mr. Nesbitt's time together. Your "school" family loves you dearly....

Lee Lester

August 30, 2013

My prayers are with the Nesbitt family. Continue to look to God for strength and comfort.

LaNorris & Pearl Lee

August 30, 2013

May the love of God surround you and your family during this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Keith Ogden

August 29, 2013

Our prayers and thoughts are with the family!

Rev. Dr. Keith A. Ogden (Asheville, NC)

David Kahn

August 29, 2013

Bob was a true gentleman, may he RIP,GOD BLESS the family

Victoria Vinson

August 29, 2013

My prayers are with your family. Mr. Nesbitt will be truly missed by all.

Lois Forest

August 29, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. (5 Tower nursing-JH).

Dr. Mary Hill Lowe

August 29, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorry.

August 29, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Elaine Maximilian

August 29, 2013

RIP and thank you for helping all of us doing the time when we resided in highland village. May God and all of his host carry you into that wonderful glory land.

August 29, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the Nesbitt family. We will be praying for you all during this time. May god keep you in the palm of his hand, so that sadness and pain cannot over take you. God is Good all the time and all the time God is Good.
John and Roberta James

Anna Sessions-Cargile

August 29, 2013

Mrs. Nesbitt and family My prayers are with each of you. I so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Nesbitt. May the Lord wrap his loving arms around each of you and give you the comfort you need at this time off loss!

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