Lawrence
Lawrence D. Brobst
d. May 17, 2006
Athens - Lawrence D. Brobst, 72, died Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at St. Maryís Hospital, Athens, GA.
Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Harry and Louella Brobst. Lawrence and his wife, Marty, recently moved form Savannah to Athens in November. Lawrence was the CEO for Roper Corporation, Savannah, GA and was also self-employed prior to retiring. He was a regular attendee of St. James United Methodist Church, Athens, where he was a member of Bible Basics Sunday School Class. Always giving selflessly of his time, Lawrence volunteered as a football coach, YMCA basketball coach and at other various sports. Lawrence loved the Lord and had a kind, sweet nature and generous spirit. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and his family always came first.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Martha ìMartyî Brobst, children and their spouses; Judy and Mark Childs of Athens, Larry S. and Lisa Brobst of Wilmington, NC and three grandchildren; Christa Childs, Josh Childs and Kaitlyn Brobst.
A memorial service will be held 4PM, Friday, May 19, 2006 at Lord & Stephens West Chapel with David Staton officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services.
Men of the Bible Basics Sunday School Class will serve as honorary pallbearers.
The family has requested that memorials be made to the United Methodist Childrenís Home of the North Georgia Conference, 500 S. Columbia Dr., Decatur, GA 30030.
Lord & Stephens, WEST is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Harry and Louella Brobst. Lawrence and his wife, Marty, recently moved form Savannah to Athens in November. Lawrence was the CEO for Roper Corporation, Savannah, GA and was also self-employed prior to retiring. He was a regular attendee of St. James United Methodist Church, Athens, where he was a member of Bible Basics Sunday School Class. Always giving selflessly of his time, Lawrence volunteered as a football coach, YMCA basketball coach and at other various sports. Lawrence loved the Lord and had a kind, sweet nature and generous spirit. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and his family always came first.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Martha ìMartyî Brobst, children and their spouses; Judy and Mark Childs of Athens, Larry S. and Lisa Brobst of Wilmington, NC and three grandchildren; Christa Childs, Josh Childs and Kaitlyn Brobst.
A memorial service will be held 4PM, Friday, May 19, 2006 at Lord & Stephens West Chapel with David Staton officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services.
Men of the Bible Basics Sunday School Class will serve as honorary pallbearers.
The family has requested that memorials be made to the United Methodist Childrenís Home of the North Georgia Conference, 500 S. Columbia Dr., Decatur, GA 30030.
Lord & Stephens, WEST is in charge of arrangements.
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