"I have just learned of Bob's passing. My deepest sympathy is extended to the family and also to Bob's church family. I am a Christian Educator who worked at Cokesbury and The United Methodist Publishing House and often spoke by phone with Bob about curriculum for the Sunday School classes at Union Hill UMC. It was a privilege to work with him as he selected curriculum for the classes. I was very impressed by his dedication to teaching and to the Sunday School program at Union Hill. He also sent a drama about the Judgement that he had written for my review. I was most impressed with his writing and encouraged him to have the play published by one of the publishers specializing in church drama. I am sure he is missed by not only his family but also the wonderful church family at Union Hill UMC."
In loving memory of
Robert Lawson "Bob" Waugh Sr
May 13, 1934 - February 14, 2013
Robert Lawson Waugh, Sr. (Bob), 78, of Canton, Georgia "slipped" peacefully into eternal life, Thursday, February 14, 2013. His memorial service will be held at Union Hill United Methodist Church on Sunday, February 17, 2013, at 2:00 pm with both the Reverend Brad Anderson and the Reverend Dr. Gil Watson officiating. A reception for family and friends will follow in the church fellowship hall. Ingram Funeral Home of Cumming, Ga. is in charge of the funeral arrangements. The graveside service is planned for family and close friends on Monday, February 18, in Sandersville, Georgia at 2:00 pm at the Brownwood Cemetery with the Reverend Dr. Joe Buck officiating. May and Smith Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements in Sandersville. Bob was born in Fort Worth, Texas to Robert McLuckie Waugh and Frances Lawson Waugh on May 13, 1934. He graduated from LaGrange High School in 1952 where he lettered as co-captain of the football team. He attended the Georgia Institute of Technology where he was an active member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity and the Ga. Tech Glee Club. After earning a B.S. degree in Textile Engineering in 1955, he proudly served in the United States Air Force, at Cape Canaveral in the Missile program. His textile career was highlighted by his respected role as a business owner and international marketing and sales consultant to the carpet industry for 36 years. His company was recognized by many leaders in the industry. Bob loved his family and was a student of the Bible, serving faithfully as a Sunday school teacher and lay minister for the Methodist Church. He was a dedicated Gideon, Rotarian, and an active patriotic American and world traveler. Bob was an inspiration to all who knew him for his eternal optimism, kind generosity, boundless resourcefulness and tireless work ethic. He punctuated his love for music and books by recently authoring a mystery novel and publishing his own collection of Christmas poems. Bob was a loving husband of 57 years to Dottie. He said that "his proudest achievement" was his three children and eleven grandchildren." Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Cullars Waugh of Canton, GA, their daughters, Antonia Waugh Shields of Saratoga Springs, NY, and Dottie Fonte of LaGrange, GA, their son, Dr. Robert L. Waugh, Jr. of Athens, GA, son-in-law Robert Fonte and daughter-in-law Susan Waugh, and grandchildren: Grace, Elaine, and Luke Shields, Samuel, Peter, Jonathan, and Annelise Fonte, and James, Alex, Lucy and Emmie Waugh. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Union Hill United Methodist Church Library Fund, 2000 A. J. Land Road, Canton, GA 30115. Condolences are welcome in Bob's online guestbook at www.ingramfuneralhome.com Service DetailsSunday, February 17th, 2013, 2:00pm, Union Hill United Methodist Church
Tributes
"I first met Bob back in his Barwick days. I made an effort to visit him on every trip that I made to the Atlanta/Dalton area. He was a good man and I will miss him."
"I'm so sorry for your loss. Bob was a very nice, sincere person I had the pleasure of knowing through his work. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time."
"It was our pleasure to have known you Edith & Rick Hon"
"In very few words you conveyed the wonderful life Mr. Waugh had, and his exceptional qualities. He left the world a better place."
"I had the pleasure of doing business with Bob for many years while living in the Atlanta area - he was a good man and will be missed. My thoughts go out to the family during this time of loss."
"I never met bob just dealt with him online and by phone fairly recently 2011,2012. He was a very pleasant man who still had a passion for his work. My thoughts are with his family."
"Dear Mrs. Waugh I had the pleasure of knowing Bobby for at least 35 years and just wanted to extend our sincere condolences to you and your family. Bobby was a fine man and a wonderful asset to the flooring industry. Our very best to you and your family. Sincerely, Swiff-Train Company L A Train"
"My sincerest condolences on the loss of Mr. Waugh. Though I haven't seen him, nor Toni, since the sixth grade at Clubview (and Meadowbrook Stables) some 42 years ago, nor seen Bob since my graduation from dental school in 1984, I would certainly agree that his children were a great accomplishment. My prayers go out to all your family in the days and weeks ahead. Sincerely, Dickie Straus, Columbus, GA"
"So sorry to read of Bobby's death. I knew he had been in declining health for several years. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family."
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