Robert Henry Haskins, Jr.

Obituary For Robert Henry Haskins, Jr.

Mr. Robert Haskins, of Riverdale, passed on January 14, 2013.

Celebration of life for Mr. Robert H. Haskins, Jr. will be held Saturday, January 19, 2013 11:00 a.m. at Central UMC, 501 Mitchell Street, Rev. Byron E. Thomas, Sr. Pastor, officiating, Interment Forest Hills Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Robert “Bob” Haskins, Jr. was born in Petersburg, Virginia on July 27, 1949 to the late Mr. Robert Haskins, Sr. and Mrs. Sallie Mae Haskins. Robert received Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia. Upon moving to Atlanta, Georgia, Robert joined Central United Methodist Church on December 1, 1985. Robert received his early education in the public schools of Virginia and graduated from Maggie Walker High School in 1968. He received an Associate degree from Clinton Jr. College in Rock Hill, South Carolina and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education from Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Georgia. Robert was employed by the Atlanta Public School System, Georgia Power, the City of Atlanta Parks and Recreation Department, and Fulton County Parks and Recreation Department where he retired in 2006 after twenty-five year of service. While employed by the parks and recreation department, Robert coached basketball, soccer, and track, refereed games and mentored youths, several of whom now play in the NBA and the NFL. He received numerous awards and recognition for his outstanding work with youths in Fulton County. After retiring, Robert was hired by Central UMC as a staff sexton where he served faithfully until death. He cultivated an exceptional ministry with the homeless community that frequented the church, and helped them out with shoes, food and clothes. Bob showed us how to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. He would give you the shoes off his feet. Robert was an avid basketball fan. He played basketball with the 40 and Over Men’s League at the Ben Hill Recreation Center. In fact, he loved all sports and was a supporter of the Atlanta Falcons, and the Morris Brown Wolverines. Robert was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Robert Haskins, Sr., brother, Mr. Charles Haskins and sister, Ms. Ramona Haskins Brown. Robert is survived by his wife of thirty-three years, Mrs. Clementine “Peanut” Haskins and one daughter, Ms. Monique T. Haskins; mother, Mrs. Sallie Haskins; sister, Mrs. Dorothy Battson of Dallas, Texas; aunt, Mrs. Marie Yates of Los Angeles, California; mother-in-law, Mrs. Mattie Barkley of Forsyth, Georgia; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Freida B. White & Ms. Hazel Barkley, a host of friends, nieces, nephews, two godchildren, and a devoted friend, Mr. Dennis White.

Visitation Friday, January 18, 2013 from 12 to 9:00 p.m. at Grissom-Clark Funeral Home, 227 East Lake Dr. (at Memorial Dr.) 404-373-3191 www.grissom-clarkfh.com.



Guest Book

Bob - Although I am not a member of Central UMC I shall always remember your smile and willingness to be God's servant. Special prayers for the family and so many loved ones left behind. We shall see you again shortly in God's heavenly kingdom! Respectfully submitted, Will Harris, Jr.

- Will Harris Jr

To The Haskins Family, please find comfort in the scriptures, specifically 1 Thessalonians 4. Remember that Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Coach Haskins was a joy to work with. His life was not in vain. There are many young adults pursuing their athletic dreams at the Collegiate level because of his training, advice, support and love. May God continue to bless you during this time of grief and forever more.

- Natalie McFadden

Our heartfelt condolences to the family. It is our prayer that God will bring much comfort to the family in the days ahead. Jehovah God has promised us a time when sickness and death will be no more. Rev. 21: 4 tells us: “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” May the family have comfort and peace during this time of great loss.

- Williams Family

Your cousins (Viola, Margaret,and Charles) and their families share your loss. May God be with you and the family. In your time of sorrow, may it ease your pain to know that others are thinking of you.

- Reverend Columbus Sanders

To the Haskins family, Please accept my sympathy. During this time of sorrow always rely on the God of all comfort (2 Corinthians1:3-4)Who comforts us in all our tribulations. Draw close to him in pray as Psalm 55:22 states and he will sustain you.

- C.M.

- Benson West

I wanted to spend a muinte to thank you for this.

- Maralynn