Robbie Chavis. Robbie died on October 7, 2020.
His obituary: George Robbie Chavis, June 14, 1959 – October 7, 2020. George Robbie Chavis III, age 61 of Auburn, GA, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lt. Col. George R. Chavis, Jr and Ann Popilchak Chavis. He is survived by his devoted children, daughters, Victoria Sigety and her husband Tony and Ashley Chavis; his sisters, Cindee Chavis and husband Joseph Carragher and Dorene Beasley and husband Dennis; granddaughter, Olivia Sigety; and nieces and nephews, Joseph Carragher, Dyson Beasley, Dalton Beasley, Tia Chavis, Derek Beasley, and Madeline Carragher. Robbie was an Army brat, born in Queens, NY. He was raised on military bases around the world, including places such as Germany and Thailand. His favorite activity as a young boy was playing Army. He grew to be an acolyte at Saint James Episcopal Church and an Eagle Scout. He was a graduate of Sprayberry High School and Savannah State College. He settled in Auburn, GA and was a Commander of the 5th Brigade of the Georgia State Defense Force, rising to the rank of Colonel. His Brigade and others in the State Defense Force were his extended family – his service with the Guard was a huge part (and pride) of his life. Robbie was a gregarious lover of life. He was so was so generous he would literally give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. He embodied all that is good and bright in the world. He loved spending time with his grandbaby, Olivia and his children, siblings and nieces and nephews. He was always the jokester, loved to make others laugh and loved watching the Hallmark Channel, secretly a romantic at heart. Even upon his passing, he gave the very last he had, donating through LifeLink as an organ donor to help others in need and for research and study. He was loved by so very many and will be missed by all he knew – All who met him are lucky to carry his heart in theirs now. The memorial service to honor and celebrate the life of George Robbie Chavis III is October 15th at 2:00PM at the Clay National Guard Chapel in Marietta. GA. Because the chapel is on a military base, attendance is by invitation only. If you wish to attend, please email Cindee.Chavis@Primerica.com by 10/14/2020 so your name may be reflected on the guard gate list. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to granddaughter Olivia Sigety's 529 College Savings Account (Go to Ugift529.com and enter Olivia's Ugift code: T59-R64. Then, enter your name and the amount of your gift, and lastly make your gift via electronic funds transfer or check. Due to the current COVID-19 regulations, our staff is committed to taking care of our guests and families that we serve. Please understand that we will be limiting the amount of people at our chapel for visitations and services. We also ask all guests and family members attending visitations and services to please bring and wear a mask. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, A Family Company, 3705 Highway 78 West, Snellville, GA 30039 (770-979-3200) has been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial Service (Invitation Only), Thursday, October 15, 2020, 2:00 PM – Dobbins Air Reserve Base, 1291 Cobb Parkway, SE, Marietta GA 30067. Funeral HomeTom M. Wages Funeral Service – Snellville, 3705 Hwy 78 W, Snellville GA 30039. (770) 979-3200 (770) 979-3204.
[Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, Snellville, Ga.]
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