Robert Lee Routh

Robert Lee Routh, 88, of Griffin, Georgia, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Mary Ann Routh for 67 years. Born in Franklinville, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Edna R. Frye. He joined the United States Air Force in 1964, serving for four years. Upon Honorable Discharge from the Air Force, he worked for the United States Navy in Jacksonville, Florida as a civilian contractor in the operations test lab. In 1970 he joined the Federal Aviation Administration as an Electronic Technician where he advanced to Manager of North America for the NADIN center in Hampton, Georgia. Robert retired from the Federal Aviation Administration to continue his travels with his wife and family. Whether at home or on the road camping in their motorhome, he enjoyed being with family, especially with his two granddaughters. Robert was a Mason, affiliated with the Masonic Lodge in Orange Park, Florida, for over fifty years. He also was an active member of the Griffin Old Car Club, helping coordinate and host car shows and events. He always enjoyed bringing his 1930 Ford Model A to the shows and helping others show their prides of joy. Robert was always willing to help others and never found a problem he could not solve. He even coached a soccer team one year to save his son’s team’s season. Knowing nothing about the sport or the rules and regulations, he read every book he could find to educate himself; all in an effort to enable the team to play and enjoy the season. He is survived by his son James, his two granddaughters Kayla Brown (Kevin) and Kristin Routh, niece Lisa Williams, godson Taylor Beeland, and extended family and friends. Preceding him in death is his wife, Mary Ann, sister Barbara Williams, and brother James Frye. Funeral services will be held from the Chapel of Haisten McCullough Funeral Home on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 12:00 Noon. Enurnment will follow in Westwood Gardens. Family and friends are invited to a visitation at 11:00 AM until the service hour at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, March of Dimes or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Robert, you were such a loving husband, father, and grandfather. I am grateful you chose me. We love you Gandy and you will forever be remembered and loved by your family and friends. For online condolences please visit www.haistenmcculloughfuneralhome.com. Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Road, Griffin is in charge of the arrangements.

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Robert Lee Routh

November 13, 1934 - October 26, 2023