Robert Anderson Vanderburg

Robert Anderson Vanderburg, 79, of Ila, GA died Thursday, November 11, 2010 at his residence following a sudden illness. He was the son of the late Robert Matthew and Myrtle Spry Vanderburg. He was also predeceased by a son, Otis Colley and a granddaughter, Melissa Vanderburg. He was of no church denomination, just a "believer walking in the ways of Righteousness." He retired from Carrier Transcold as a welder. Bob served his country proudly in the United States Army having served in Korea. He enjoyed being with his family and good neighbors and friends and his special dog, "Val" and Army dog, "Chum." Robert met and married Lois Keenan Vanderburg, the love of his life, 39 years ago. To this union was born one child, Robert Davis Vanderburg. Survivors include a very special daughter in law, Casey Cowart Vanderburg and special grandson, Cade Vanderburg; other children, Tommy and Phyllis Vanderburg of Salisbury, NC; special step daughter and caregiver, Christine Wood; step sons, Randy Williams, Edward Colley; sister, Shirley Vanderburg Phillips of Ila; two brothers, Ray and Max Vanderburg of China Grove, NC; 7 step grandchildren; six step great grandchildren; three great, great grandchildren; many special nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday at 2 PM from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with Rev. Winfred Bingham and Rev. James Ware officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 6-8 PM and at other times at the residence located at 201 Crawford Street in Ila.