Robert Allison Bly

Robert Allison Bly of Decatur, GA, passed away on March 21, 2023. He was born on September 24, 1964, in Coral Gables, Florida, to parents Allan and Carolyn Bly. He attended Oxford at Emory, where he played soccer, graduated from Florida Southern College with a bachelor's degree in financial management, and moved to Atlanta, where he married Gina Joiner in 1994. He began his career in the financial industry but ultimately changed his career path to Information Technology, working for The Coca-Cola Company for over 16 years and InComm Payments thereafter. He was an incredible early innovator in the conferencing technology space, provided executive-level support for highly-visible global customer events, and is fondly remembered by everyone he worked with.
Robert was a gentle, supportive, and loving father. He was a wonderful brother, son, and friend, admired for his quick wit, ingenuity, and fun-loving character. He was a trivia pro, the best handyman, and an unwavering Miami Dolphins fan (Dolfan). He was known for his long and entertaining storytelling, his intentionality with relationships, his ability to listen, and his big hugs.
Robert is survived by his three daughters, Lucy, Charlye Ruth, and Annie; his father, Allan; former wife, Gina; his sister-in-law, Becky; and his aunt, Ruta. He is preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn; brother, Richard; and uncle, Bob.
Visitation is scheduled for 11 AM on Sunday, April 2, at Bill Head Funeral Home, 6101 Lawrenceville Hwy, Tucker, GA., with the funeral service to follow at noon. Rev. Deanne Lynch will officiate. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Robert's life. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the below rehab and treatment center, Black Bear Lodge, a local rehabilitation center in your community, or holistic programs that help individuals and their loved ones impacted by mental health and addiction. Robert found a lot of comfort and community at Black Bear and wanted to pursue a career helping those affected by addiction.
Black Bear Lodge (ATTN: Business Office), 310 Black Bear Ridge, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571
Georgia Council for Recovery
https://gasubstanceabuse.org/
The mission of the Georgia Council for Recovery is to increase the impact of recovery in our communities through education, advocacy, training and peer recovery support services.
Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network
https://www.gmhcn.org/
A Georgia Corporation founded in 1991 by consumers of state services for mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases.
The Alzheimer's Association
https://www.alz.org
This disease affected Robert's parents and their loved ones.
"Be bold and powerful forces will come to your aid." - Robert (but also Goethe the philosopher)
Arrangements by Bill Head Funeral Home Lilburn/Tucker Chapel. 770-564-2726.