Robert Edward Box Jr.

Robert Edward Box Jr. “Fat Boy” of Saraland, AL passed away peacefully at Springhill Hospital April 17th, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Robert is survived by his loving companion of 38 years Gail; his children Shannon Kulik, Denise Dawson (Grady), Ryan Box (Erica McDonald); stepchildren Chandre’ Collier and Stacey Carpenter; Grandchildren Brett Kraft Jr., Ras E. Box IV, Cody Box, Ryan “Sam” Box, Noah Collier, Drake Dawson, Hunter Kulik, and Hudson Kulik; Sisters Yvonne Dees (Tony) and Nancy Fink; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents R. E. Box Sr. and Bernice Box; brother Bill Bliss; sister Betty Knapp; wife Debbie Q. Box; son Robert Box III “Hot Rod”; granddaughter Brandy Box; and grandson Luke Edward Box.

Robert was born in Mobile on January 18, 1945. He attended University Military School (UMS). He was the youngest of 5 children. He started working as a crane operator with his father and eventually owned his own successful crane business, Hydraulic Crane Specialists. He was a true outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt and to teach his grandsons to love and respect the land. One of his favorite pastimes was to garden and plant fruit trees. Dear to his heart was supporting the charity United Methodist Children’s Home - White Christmas.

Serving as pallbearers will be his grandsons Sam Box, Ras Box, Cody Box, Brett Kraft Jr., Noah Collier, and Drake Dawson. Honorary pallbearers will be Luke Box, Dr. Christopher “Chris” Petrus, Larry Jackson, Vernon Broadus, Tommy Cates, Darryl Elkins, Skip Poates, Danny Everette, and Grady Dawson.

A visitation for Robert will be held Tuesday, April 25, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Radney Funeral Home, 1200 Industrial Parkway, Saraland, Alabama 36571. A funeral service will occur Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Radney Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Holly Eckert Morales officiating. Robert will be laid to rest in Spring Hill Memorial Gardens 626 Pierce Rd, Mobile, Alabama 36608.

Condolences may be offered at www.radneyfuneralhome-saraland.com and donations can be made to United Methodist Children’s Home - White Christmas, 3140 Zelda Court,

Montgomery, AL 36106.