Robert Alan Richmond

Robert Alan Richmond, Jr., age 79, of Alto, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022. 

Born on June 30, 1943, in Miami, Florida, he was the son of the late Robert Alan Richmond, Sr. and Marjorie Virginia Sweeting. Mr. Richmond was a retired Civil Engineer who enjoyed traveling and flying, at the age of 16 he flew solo for the first time. In his spare time he enjoyed working in the yard and gardening. He was a member of Airline Baptist Church and was very involved in church activities and his Sunday School Class. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Vaughn Richmond; and son, Michael Leslie Richmond; and brother, Bill Richmond. 

Survivors include his wife, Patricia Sullens-Richmond of Alto; son and daughter-in-law, Robert Richmond III (Julissa); daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth Wallace (Scott), Rebecca Porter (Brandon); step-sons and daughters-in-law, Chris Sullens (Jessica), Kevin Sullens (Tiffany); grandchildren, Robert Alan IV, Jordan Grace, Joanna Areli, Evan Michael, Isabel Christina, Sadie Elizabeth, Korin Fay, Logan Marie, Camden Scott, Samuel Vaughn, Nicholas Vincent, Luke Maxwell, and Thomas Vaughn; sisters, Carole Gibbs, April Richmond, and Linda Richmond-Moran. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at 3 pm on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Airline Baptist Church in Gainesville, Georgia with Pastor Mike Dorough officiating. 

Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to Airline Baptist Church, 3368 White Sulphur Road, Gainesville, GA 30501 or to Transformation Church, P.O. Box 260 Maysville, GA 30558. 

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com. 

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.