Robert Henry "Bob" Landrum

Robert Henry "Bob" Landrum obituary, Newnan, GA

Robert Henry "Bob" Landrum

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Robert Landrum Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory on Mar. 29, 2026.
Robert "Bob" Henry Landrum, 93, of Newnan, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Benton House of Newnan. He was born November 12, 1932 in Atlanta to the late Henry Winton Landrum and Iris Smith Landrum. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Joan Smith Landrum.

Bob grew up in Atlanta, GA and graduated from Midtown High School (formerly Boys High School). He proudly served his country as a United States Navy veteran and later worked for Western Electric and AT&T until his retirement in 1988.

A memorial service will be held at McKoon Funeral Home 38 Jackson St. in Newnan, GA on Saturday, April 4th at 2:00 PM, with reception beginning at 1:00 PM.

Survivors include son, David (Susan) Landrum of Rome; daughters, Becky Nelson of Dallas, Cathy (Paul) Addis of Goldendale, WA; grandchildren, Amanda (Weston) Adams of Anna, TX, Savannah (Jason) Hall of Rydell, Scott (Leann) Gunnell of Waleska; great-grandchildren, Cora Gunnell, Jackson Gunnell, Iris Gunnell, Mathis Gunnell, Weston Adams, Landon Hall, Maddox Hall, Skyler Hall.

His family will remember him with love and gratitude for a life marked by service, hard work, and devotion to those he cherished.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckoon.com

McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory (770) 253-4580.

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