Robert Patrick Christy

Robert Patrick Christy was born in New York City, New York on March 17th, 1937. He is the fourth child of Elva Glover Christy and George Christy. He spent his early years in New York where he attended DeWitt Clinton High School. He became interested in a military career while still in high school. When he was about seventeen years old he found out he could finish high school in the military. He left school and joined the Marines. It was his desire to make the military his career. While in the Marines, he finished his high school diploma and began taking college course work. He rose to the rank of Sergeant Major, retiring from the Marines twenty-two years later with a stellar record of achievement. Immediately, after retiring he went to East Carolina State University and completed his Bachelor’s degree in Math and Science. He continued his education with an eye toward getting his Master’s degree. Shortly after graduation from college, Bob was hired by RCA as Senior Training Manager. When RCA was purchased five years later by General Electric, Bob was kept on as Training Manager and relocated to Atlanta, Georgia where he remained for another ten years. After leaving GE, Bob worked at Siemens Energy and Automation until he retired in 2002. In 2006, he became guardian and caretaker for his older sister. He took care of her until she passed away in May of 2011. In 2013, Robert was diagnosed with liver disease. He put up a valiant fight to remain with us as long as he could; realizing that the decision as to when one leaves this world is decided somewhere else. He passed away on Saturday, October 25th, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Melody M. Christy; his son, David Christy; his daughter, Dori Christy Estabrook; two grandchildren, Ian and Caitlin Estabrook; two step-children, Whitney and Michael Mero; and a host of friends. His Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 2nd, 2014 at Scot Ward Funeral Services between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. A celebration of Bob's life will be at The Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville, GA. Condolences may be submitted on-line at www.scotward.com. Scot Ward Funeral Services, 699 American Legion Road, Conyers, GA 30012, 770-483-7216.

Robert Patrick Christy

March 17, 1937 - October 25, 2014