Athens - Robert Crawford (Bob) Denson, 71, died Saturday, November 18, 2006 at Athens Regional Medical Center unexpectedly following surgery.
Bob was born August 1, 1935 in Vaiden, Mississippi, but grew up in Memphis, TN, and moved to Athens with his young family in 1965. Bob is a graduate of the University of Georgia. Following his retirement, he started a welcome baby business, which he ran from home. This business provided baby boxes filled with gifts for new mom's and babies at local hospitals. Bob's greatest loves were family and children, so this business was perfect for him.
Survivors include his mother, Erin Denson; his wife, Nancy Denson;
daughter, Diane (John) Schleicher and their children, Kristine (Butch) Ullmann and John Eric; son, Robert Michael (Bobby) and his boys, Zachary Stephen and Michael Thomas; daughter, Margaret (Eric) Kaiser and their sons, Willem Crawford and Ewan Cormack; daughter, Kathleen Denson; brothers, Dwight Denson and Leland Denson; mother in law, Dorothy Acree Beach; Nancy's siblings and family and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Norris Denson.
Memorial services will be Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at 2:00 PM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST.
The family will receive friends at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Monday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, Bob's memory would be better served by sending those flowers to someone you love who is still here. Bob's favorite time of year is Christmas. You may also serve his memory by giving a gift to a child in need. Drop a note to Nancy to let her know how you honored Bob's memory.