Robert Still Brisendine

December 30, 1931 - December 8, 2020

Robert Still Brisendine, 88, of Hiram, GA, passed away on December 8, 2020. A Private Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home in Powder Springs, GA. with Rev. Kelly Brisendine officiating. Robert is survived by his wife of 67 years, Eva L. Brisendine of Hiram, GA,; son, Rev. Kelly Brisendine(Chris) of Snellville, GA.; daughter, Sandra K. Bruce of Marietta, GA;, grandchildren Carleigh Brisendine, Kyleigh Brisendine, Kellyn Brisendine, & Kelly Bruce, Sean Bruce, Connor Bruce, and their father Scott Bruce; his nieces and nephews Betsy Lawson, Sue Kunze, Bobby & Belinda Adams, Lee Ellen & Tony Graham, Lane & Rusty Mathis, Libby & Victor Harris, and Bryan Holcomb; and his cousins, Annette Satterfield, and Alton Brisendine, and numerous great & great-grand nieces and nephews. Robert is preceded in death by his parents Idus Leroy, Sr., & Ethel Still Brisendine, his brother Idus Leroy, Jr. “Dick” Brisendine, his nephew William Still “Bill” Brisendine, and his beloved sisters & brothers in-law. Born in Conyers, GA. Robert moved to Austell, GA. in 1964 and to Hiram, GA. in 1998. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He graduated from North Georgia College in 1952 and went to work for Southern Bell as a lineman; he was promoted to management in 1964 and retired in 1991. After retirement Robert went to work for Cobb County Government for several years where he was known as Bob the Phone Man. He was an active member of Austell First United Methodist Church. Robert loved his family, westerns, candy, and the Lord. His loving presence will be missed by many. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donation be made in Roberts name to Sweetwater Valley Camp www.sweetwatermission.org . Arrangements made under the caring guidance of Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home www.mayeswarddobbins.com 770-943-1511