Our beloved Bobby Ray Hough of Smyrna, GA transitioned to his heavenly home on February 17, 2021. He was born on December 12, 1935 in Lilesville, NC to Lacy and Rachel Hough. He was preceded in death by his precious grandson, DelRay Hough.
Bob is survived by his wife of 63 years, Alice, sons, Danny (Tracy) of Marietta, Ronny (Leigh) of Kennesaw, grandchildren, Tori Philliber (Zack) of Cartersville, Erica Garrett (Landon) of Marietta, and Lexie Montalvo (Andrew) of Atlanta, great grandchildren, Beckett Philliber, Grayson Garrett, and 2 foster greatgrands. He was brother to Beverly Feagin , and his late brothers, Billy and Carroll, and had several nieces and nephews.
After honorably serving in the United States Army, Bobby married the love of his life, Alice. He began his career in printing, from which he retired at age 65. Following retirement, he and Alice enjoyed countless weeks camping in the north Georgia mountains.
Numerous activities filled his time in our world, and he was a success in all that he did. He was a racecar driver in his earlier days, an avid hunter and fisherman until recent years, and a wonderful guitarist, too. Many sought his advice on how to fix things...anything. If he didn't already know, he figured it out. His gardening was enjoyed by many as evidenced by the multitudes of people throughout Cobb County who will never be satisfied with a tomato from anywhere else after having eaten Bobby's tomatoes for decades.
Most importantly, Bobby shared the love of Jesus Christ with all that knew him, and many who didn't. Until his health failed, he was a dedicated and willing servant in his church's food pantry because he loved his community. He was a peacemaker who made this world a better place. Bob was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, friend, neighbor, and source of encouragement to anyone who needed it.
Bobby was a man of his word-- one who could always be trusted. Truly, he exhibited a life well lived. "A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart..." Luke 6:45a
A Family only graveside services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, February 20th, 2021, at Georgia Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery, 2000 Cobb Parkway SE, Marietta, Georgia, 30060. During the Graveside Service, Military Honors will be presented for Bobby's service to the United States Army.
The family has requested, that in lieu of flowers, memorials in Bobby's name, be made to, Milford Baptist Church, 1030 Milford Church Road, Marietta, GA 30060.
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