Robert Voight

Mr. Robert S. Voight, age 65 of Conyers, died Thursday, September 6, 2018, from a stroke. He is survived by his daughter, Kristyn A. Voight Day, Drew Day her husband; granddaughter, Dilyn Day ; son, Mr. Kiel Voight; mother; Lucy Voight all living in the greater Atlanta area. He is additionally survived by his cousins, Dave A. Voight of Galveston, TX and Dr. Janet R. Voight of Chicago, IL. Mr. Voight first considered himself as a 'Good Ole Country Boy,' living his early years in the rural county of Rockdale, As a young man he did a lot of farming work after school and the summer months for several area farms. Mr. Voight then had a very interesting and challenging life, as he became an adult. He started working as a slate and tile roofer for his father's roofing company. Later he went to work in the public health unit of the State of Georgia Health Department. He then started his 39 years as a Law Enforcement Career. He started with the city of Conyers Police Department. He left that agency, to go to the City of Atlanta Police Department for several years. Lastly, he was employed by the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. Mr. Voight totally retired from law enforcement activities in 2012 as a Senior Staff Deputy Sheriff Captain. In 1976 and 1996 he became a community activist in Rockdale County. He became politically active by offering his candidacy for the Office of Sheriff in his lifelong home of Conyers. He was never elected to the office, but stayed a community activist throughout. He was an active member and board officer in the Rockdale Jaycees and Rockdale Kawanis organizations for many years. During his terms in these organizations he was the spark developer in many activies for the betterment of Conyers, Georgia. A graduate of Rockdale County High School. He then attended college at the DeKalb College in Clarkston, GA, he obtained a degree in the Administration of Justice. He then enrolled in the Columbia Pacific University and obtained a degree in Criminology and Law Enforcement Science. His formal education ended after he attended Law School obtaining a Paralegal Assistant Certificate in Civil/Criminal Litigation. Mr. Voight proudly served in the United States Coast Guard as a Port Security Petty Officer and a Training Instructor for Reservist Member Basic Schools. Additionally, he was an active long time member of the Honor Guard. Mr. Voight was a member of many professional affiliations and associations including; American Federation of Police, Georgia Peace Office Association, Georgia Sheriff's Association, National Sheriff's Association, The German/American Police Association, National Law Enforcement Memorial Association, American Police Academy Member, National Association of Chiefs of Police, Blue Knight's Police Motorcycle Club. Mr. Voight had always presented himself as a country gentleman. He was a fan of country music and concerts. He imparts his best wishes to his family members, friends and acquiescence. He expresses love to all of you and your futures. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church; interment will follow at a later date at Honey Creek Woodlands. Family will receive friends from 1 until 3 p.m., prior to the service, a reception to follow the service, all at the church. No donations or flowers should be made. Just a good time is requested of all attendees. Condolences may be submitted on-line at www.scotward.com. Scot Ward Funeral Services, 699 American Legion Rd., Conyers, GA, 770-483-7216.

Robert Voight

August 6, 1953 - September 6, 2018