Robert Ellison Partrick Sr.

Robert Ellison (Bob) Partrick, Sr. passed away on his birthday on Wednesday, January 23, 2013. He had been in failing health for a few years and was at home surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on January 23, 1930 in Lauderdale County. He came to the Guntersville area in 1937 when his father worked for TVA. He attended Marshall County High School for 2 years but transferred to New Hope his senior year in order to play basketball on home court because Guntersville’s gym had been destroyed by fire. After graduating from high school, Bob went to a New York Giants Baseball Farm Team in Georgia and was told to report to Florida in February of the following year but he entered the military that December. He was a Korean War veteran and attended Pensacola Junior College while working for Monsanto in the mid 50’s. After spending over 30 years in industry, Bob worked for Bob Hembree Motor Company for 11 years. He served on a committee that founded the Family Securities Credit Union. Bob’s interest in sports permitted him to be involved in a number of different projects associated with athletics. In Pensacola, he served on a committee that developed the current Monsanto Golf Course. In Greenwood, South Carolina, he designed and developed the Monsanto Recreational Complex on Lake Greenwood, including: boat ramps, dock, camping facilities, large pavilion, playground equipment, picnic facilities, and two softball fields. He was a life member of the Employers Recreation Association. During this time, Bob also served as State Director of the National Industrial Recreation Association and president of the Southern Textile Basketball Tournament. Additionally, Bob was a member if the Executive Board. He coached his sons in the youth leagues. Bob taught Sunday school in the First Baptist Church in Greenwood, South Carolina and the First Baptist Church in Guntersville for over 40 years. He taught the Couples II Class at First Baptist Church in Guntersville. Bob was an avid golfer who rarely missed an opportunity to play with his friends at the Albertville Country Club Mondays through Fridays. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing Bridge with his wife and friends. Surviving family members include his wife Betty McCowan Partrick; his daughter, Carolyn Bond; his two sons, Bobby and Charles Partrick; his daughter-in-law, Helen; three grandchildren, Brandy (and Bobby) Henry, Alana (and Daniel) Chapman, Adam Partrick, special friend, Andrea Kinney, and one great grandchild, Lillianna Partrick. Bob was and will continue to be a remarkable role model for his family. Bob’s Funeral will be at Carr Funeral Home on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 2:00. Visitation will be from 12:00 until 2:00 at the funeral home prior to the funeral. Interment will follow at Crestview Cemetery in Guntersville. Pallbearers are Adam Partrick, David Partrick, Howard Partrick, Marvin Martin, Bobby Henry, and Eric Mullins. Before Bob’s illness, he requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund. The family also suggests donations can be made to Hospice of Marshall County who provided wonderful support. Special thanks to Brenda, Hannah and Lindsey who cared for Bob during his final days.

Robert Ellison Partrick Sr.

January 23, 1930 - January 23, 2013