Robert Rea (Bob) Bartmes was born to Russell and Elsie Rea Bartmes. He had one brother, Russell, who preceded him in death. Bob is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sara Doolittle Bartmes, a teacher at Rabun County High School, by two daughters and four grandchildren.
After graduating from the University of Florida with an engineering degree, he became a pilot in the US Air Force. In 1960, Bob left the Air Force to take a job with General Electric as an engineer and marketing specialist. His expertise in the then emerging market of re-chargeable batteries led to another career with a French battery corporation, SAFT, of America. It was this association that brought Bob and his family to Valdosta, Georgia here they resided for eighteen years. During that time, Mr. Bartmes held a variety o positions, including Corporate Vice President of Marketing. His work took him to may parts of the world including the Orient and frequent trips to France.
In 1994, Bob and Sara moved permanently to Rabun County, setting up housekeeping in a log cabin that they had owned for several years. While Sara taught at Rabun County High School, Bob engaged in a variety of activities. He was a member of the National Train Collectors Association and particularly liked to collect Lionel trains.
A memorial service and celebration of life was held at the Head of Tennessee Baptist Church in Dillard, the Reverend Doug Porter officiating.
Memorial donations in Bob’s memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Association
Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Georgia, is in charge of the arrangements
After graduating from the University of Florida with an engineering degree, he became a pilot in the US Air Force. In 1960, Bob left the Air Force to take a job with General Electric as an engineer and marketing specialist. His expertise in the then emerging market of re-chargeable batteries led to another career with a French battery corporation, SAFT, of America. It was this association that brought Bob and his family to Valdosta, Georgia here they resided for eighteen years. During that time, Mr. Bartmes held a variety o positions, including Corporate Vice President of Marketing. His work took him to may parts of the world including the Orient and frequent trips to France.
In 1994, Bob and Sara moved permanently to Rabun County, setting up housekeeping in a log cabin that they had owned for several years. While Sara taught at Rabun County High School, Bob engaged in a variety of activities. He was a member of the National Train Collectors Association and particularly liked to collect Lionel trains.
A memorial service and celebration of life was held at the Head of Tennessee Baptist Church in Dillard, the Reverend Doug Porter officiating.
Memorial donations in Bob’s memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Association
Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Georgia, is in charge of the arrangements
Robert Rea (Bob) Bartmes was born to Russell and Elsie Rea Bartmes. He had one brother, Russell, who preceded him in death. Bob is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sara Doolittle Bartmes, a teacher at Rabun County High School, by two daughters and four grandchildren.
After graduating from the University of Florida with an engineering degree, he became a pilot in the US Air Force. In 1960, Bob left the Air Force to take a job with General Electric as an engineer and marketing specialist. His expertise in the then emerging market of re-chargeable batteries led to another career with a French battery corporation, SAFT, of America. It was this association that brought Bob and his family to Valdosta, Georgia here they resided for eighteen years. During that time, Mr. Bartmes held a variety o positions, including Corporate Vice President of Marketing. His work took him to may parts of the world including the Orient and frequent trips to France.
In 1994, Bob and Sara moved permanently to Rabun County, setting up housekeeping in a log cabin that they had owned for several years. While Sara taught at Rabun County High School, Bob engaged in a variety of activities. He was a member of the National Train Collectors Association and particularly liked to collect Lionel trains.
A memorial service and celebration of life was held at the Head of Tennessee Baptist Church in Dillard, the Reverend Doug Porter officiating.
Memorial donations in Bob’s memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Association
Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Georgia, is in charge of the arrangements
After graduating from the University of Florida with an engineering degree, he became a pilot in the US Air Force. In 1960, Bob left the Air Force to take a job with General Electric as an engineer and marketing specialist. His expertise in the then emerging market of re-chargeable batteries led to another career with a French battery corporation, SAFT, of America. It was this association that brought Bob and his family to Valdosta, Georgia here they resided for eighteen years. During that time, Mr. Bartmes held a variety o positions, including Corporate Vice President of Marketing. His work took him to may parts of the world including the Orient and frequent trips to France.
In 1994, Bob and Sara moved permanently to Rabun County, setting up housekeeping in a log cabin that they had owned for several years. While Sara taught at Rabun County High School, Bob engaged in a variety of activities. He was a member of the National Train Collectors Association and particularly liked to collect Lionel trains.
A memorial service and celebration of life was held at the Head of Tennessee Baptist Church in Dillard, the Reverend Doug Porter officiating.
Memorial donations in Bob’s memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Association
Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Georgia, is in charge of the arrangements
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