Robert F. Abercrombie Sr.

Mr. Robert F. Abercrombie, Sr., age 91, of Douglasville, GA passed away Monday, August 18, 2014. A native of Douglas County, he was born May 28, 1923. Mr. Abercrombie was a 1940 graduate of Douglas County High School and was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving his country during WWII in the South Pacific. He served as Probate Judge in Douglas County for 32 years; was a member of the Douglasville Masonic Lodge #289; and was a member of Heritage Baptist Church. He was an avid gardener and fisherman.

Mr. Abercrombie was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Abbie Mae Abercrombie; and his parents, Walter and Ida Birch Abercrombie.

He is survived by his sons, Bobby Abercrombie and wife Cathy of Mansfield, GA, and Jeff Abercrombie, of Douglasville, GA; daughters, Laura A. Bryant and Melinda Abercrombie, both of Douglasville, GA; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. The funeral service will be Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at 2:00 PM in the Rosehaven Chapel with Reverend Gene Fields officiating. Interment will follow at Rosehaven Memorial Park.

Flowers accepted or donations may be made in memory of Mr. Abercrombie to Heritage Baptist Church, 8800 Rose Avenue, Douglasville, GA 30134.

Those who wish to express condolences or share a special memory may do so online at www.whitleygarner.com