Obituary For Mr. Robert Heath Jr.

Heath Jr., Mr. Robert, a resident of Lanett, AL, died Sunday, April 7, 2019 at his residence.

Robert Heath, Jr. was born April 20, 1950 to the parentage of Robert, Sr. and Julia McFarlin Heath. He was the youngest of four children. At an early age he joined Canaan Missionary Baptist Church of Roanoke (Welch Community), Alabama.

Affectionately known as “Sugar Pie”, he was a gentle, loving and concerned person. Not a man of many words, his actions always depicted his love and respect for his family and others. As a young man growing up in Five Points, Alabama, he had a passion for the sport of softball and was a stellar athlete known as “The Slugger”. A collection of his many awards, trophies and newspaper clippings can attest to his exceptional softball skills.

In 1984 he married his loving and devoted wife of 34 years, Davetta Cooper of Union Springs, Alabama. Robert loved working around the home and especially enjoyed working in his yard. He was a meticulous person known for his sharp dressing. For many years he was employed by West Point Stevens where he attained the position of Weave Room Supervisor at Carter Mill in Valley, Alabama.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Betais Higgins. Robert Heath, Jr. departed this life peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at his residence.

This man of a quiet and soft-spoken demeanor leaves a permanent remembrance of his love and devotion to: his wife, Davetta C. Heath, Lanett, AL; his loving daughter, Jillian R. Heath, Lanett, AL; two sons, Ronnie Heath, Atlanta, GA and Derrel Greenwood, Lanett, AL; grandson, David Robert Heath, Lanett, AL ; granddaughter, Ka’Zariah Greenwood, LaGrange, GA; one sister, Jewel (William) Oliver, Roanoke, AL; one brother, Edward (Dorothy) Heath, Sr., Hoover, AL; two sisters-in-law, Phyllis (Robert) Matthews, Montgomery, AL and Darolyn Cooper, Smyrna, GA; cousins who were raised as siblings, Beatrice (Jimmy) Allen, Five Points, AL, Martha Griffin and Luella Williams both of Lanett, AL; and, a host of other relatives and friends including special friends, The Askew Family, Ralph and Donna Jordan, The Williams Family, The Reese Family, Patricia Reed and “The Girls” – Kathy Williams, Brenda Benton, Deborah Davis, Lisa Scott and Barbara Dorsey.

Guest Book

Please accept our condolences. We are sorry for your loss. We attended Phillips High school with him a long time ago. The Bible say Jehovah God is close to the brokenhearted: he saves those are crushed in spirit.(Psalms 34:18)And when anxieties overwhelmed you, may Jehovah God comfort and soothed you.(Psalms.94:19

- A J & Mae Berry

I’m one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and I’m sorry for your loss. Isaiah 25:8 “God will swallow up death forever and will wipe away the tears from our eyes.” Imagine a time when there will be no more death or suffering here on the earth.

- Lindsey Jackson

So saddened for the loss of your dear loved one.(Psalms.4:18)says Jehovah God is close to the broken hearted and he saves those who are crushed in spirit.(Psalms.119:76)May your loyal love please comfort me.

- L.A.

I would like to offer my condolences to the family of Mr. Heath and may God be a refuge and strength in your time of sorrow.(Psalms 46:1)

- P. Watts

We were sad to hear of the passing of Mr. Robert. Please know that you are in our prayers. He was such a special friend to Daddy. I know that Mr. Robert will be greatly missed! -LaToya and MeKesha

- LaToya Buchanan-Campbell

Condolences to the family. May you find comfort in Revelations 21:4, "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. - SD Jones

- SD Jones

Condolences to my Classmate Davetta and Family.

- Janice D. Steele

As a classmate he was always gentle and kind. My condolences go out to the family.

- Phyllis Shealey

With deep sympathy, I'm sorry for your loss. " He counts the number of the stars; He calls all of them by name."-Psalm 147:4. How wonderful to know your loved one is resting safely in Jehovah's limitless memory.

- DA Frazier