Robert Lee Washington

November 8, 1925 - February 2, 2010

Robert L. Washington, 83, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at his home under the excellent care of Hospice. Robert Lee washnington was born November 8, 1925 in Millhaven, Georgia to the late Florrie Washington. He retired from the American Can Company after 20 years of dedicated service. Shortly after his first retirement, he began working for the Georgia Port Authority and entered a second retirement after working an additional 23 years. He leaves to cherish his memories: four sons, Willie Washington, Johnny Milner, Wade Wimberly and Wayne Wimberly; one sister; Betty Jean Wimberly; thre daughters-in-law, Evelyn Milner, Alethia Wimberly and Joyce Wimberly; four sisters-in-law, Margaret Reynolds, Janie Mae Washington, Wisteria Sanders, and Shirley Sanders; one brother-in-law, Robert Sanders; ten grandchildren; three great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 2:00 PM from First MT. Bethel Baptist Church, 124 W. Anderson Street; Interment, Oak Grove Cemetery. Reposing at the church from 12:00 PM until hour of service.