Robert Free Obituary

My prayers and blessings are with you all at this time. My fondest memories growing up in Walterboro were taking shag lessons with yall. I just recently came across an old movie Shaggin on the strand. There is a clip of me and Mr. Free shagging at studabakers. I was 11yr. He always made me smile! May the Sunshine and Angels help you get through each day. Love, Jamie Handegan Payne

I am sorry to hear of your sad news. We would have been there if we knew of your loss early. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

My dearest Mott,

I have nothing but the fondest memories of you and Bobby. It has been a long time since I've seen either of you, but I think of you and your family often. I am saddened by your loss. I pray for courage and strength for you, Mott. You are an amazing lady. May God bless you and keep you close now and always.

Dearest Mott & family, Please accept my deepest sympathy. Although we haven't seen each other in quite awhile, my memories of you both are still very vivid in my mind. They were very good times!! My prayers go out to you and your family in these difficult times you will face. Lovingly, Cassie

Bobby was a Gentleman in every way. He will be missed by all that knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends.

May God be with you, Furman & Susan Dominick

Dear Mott and all of your family, Harry and I send our deepest sympathy.Bobby will be greatly missed by all who had the honor of knowing him.Keep his memories close to your heart.Love,Linda and Harry Wertan

To the family of Bobby Free..

Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Matt...

I'll be thinking of you!

Love,

Moncille Thomas

What a true gentleman Bobby was. He will be greatly missed in the Orangeburg Area Shag Club and our events,but we know he is shagging in heaven. You Mott and the family are in our prayers.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

I was saddened to hear about Bobby. Please accept my condolences.

Dear Mott:



You and your family are very much in my thoughts and prayers. It's difficult to realize how quickly time passes; seems we were just graduating from school only a few, short years ago.



Please take care and don't hesitate to contact me if I can be of any help to you.



Lily Proveaux Blume

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mott, we are so sorry that Bobbie has left our midst but it is a great consolation knowing that he is waiting for us on the other side. Bobbie was a great guy and a loyal friend for many years. Our codolences to all the family.

Bobby was a gracious southern Gentleman and a true friend to all he met. I'll miss his smile and his

wonderful wit. His family

will be in our thoughts and prayers.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006

We are thinking of you and your family.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Always will remember the Shag Lessons from "Bot and Mobby" Although Gene never would dance with me, we had a Great Time Taking the Lessons.