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Robert Scarborough Obituary

SCARBOROUGH, Robert Entered into eternal rest on the morning of July 27, 2007, Robert Bowman Scarborough, husband of Elizabeth Martin Scarborough. Residence, Charleston, SC. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bowman Scarborough are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in The Summerall Chapel, The Citadel, Monday July 30, 2007, at ten o'clock. Interment, Magnolia Cemetery. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL Sunday between five and seven o'clock. Mr. Scarborough was born June 28, 1928 in Charleston, SC, the son of Yancey Wilcox Scarborough and Lillie Thomas Scarborough. He was a 1950 graduate of The Citadel. He retired as President and Chairman of the Board of Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Company. Mr. Scarborough was a member of Landmark Lodge AFM of South Carolina and Scottish Rite Freemason. He was a member of The Sons of Confederate and the Hibernian Society. He served with the House of Representatives between 1963 and 1968 and was a member of The Senate between 1969 and 1972, he also served with the South Carolina Highway Commission. He is survived by his wife of Charleston, SC; two sons: Robert B. Scarborough, Jr. and Wallace B. Scarborough both of Charleston, SC; one brother: Y.W. Scarborough, Jr., of Charleston, SC; three grandchildren: Sam, Ross and Elizabeth. Memorials may be made to The Robert B. Scarborough Scholarship Fund, C/O of The Citadel, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC 29409 or Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Avenue, North Charleston, 29405. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jul. 28, 2007.

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Tami Barlow

July 31, 2007

Wallace and Family, I was sorry to hear about your loss. Someone once said, "It is not the length of life but the depth." From everything I've read, this was certainly true about your Father. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Nancy Lynch-Powell

July 31, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Frederick McKay

July 31, 2007

Wallace

Sorry to learn of your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I remember the friendship that our fathers shared.

thomas gray

July 30, 2007

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The true joy in Bobby's life was working hard for every group he was associated with. He gave his all. We sure had lots of good times with him. We shall miss our dear friend.
Tom & Gloria Gray

Robert Scarborough

July 30, 2007

Sharing the same name with such a fine and extraordinary gentleman has always brought complimentary comments from those who inquired of our kinship. It was Bobby who said to me, "We have ancestors buried in the same graveyard, I'm sure." It was a pleasure knowing him and he leaves a great legacy. I have a picture of Bobby, Robert Lee Scarborough and me taken at Kensington Mansion several years ago. I will always remember the times our paths crossed. May God comfort your family in these times.

BOBBY LINKER

July 30, 2007

MRS. SCARBOROUGH, WALLACE AND BOB. I'M SORRY TO HERE OF YOUR HUSBAND AND FATHER'S PASSING.MY FAMILY AND MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. BOBBY LINKER

Linda Hart ( Wilson)

July 30, 2007

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

Calvin Lyons

July 30, 2007

Bobby was a true Citadel Man in every sense of the word. He was gentle, but firm. He was smart, but humble. He was a friend to all and a helper to anyone who needed help. I will miss him!

Donna Hyatt

July 30, 2007

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

Joseph Price Cameron

July 30, 2007

My condolences to Bobby's family. He and I were long term friends. May The Lord rest his soul in peace.

Neschla McCall

July 30, 2007

I was saddened to hear of RB's passing (which is what he was called when I worked for him and YW at Atlantic Coast in the 1970's). My condolences to all of the Scarborough family.

Neschla DeLoach McCall

Merry Epperson DuPuis

July 30, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you and family. Mr Scarborough was a wonderful person to his employees.

Dewey Wise

July 30, 2007

To Bobby's family-my deepest sympathy. I had the honor of knowing him and working with him during my 12 years in the SC Senate. He was a wonderful friend and a dedicated public servant. Bobby, to me, was the true, unselfish civic worker and quiet patriot. May God's Peace be with you.
Sincerely,
Dewey Wise

Jeff and Shelia Ridge

July 30, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathies in this time of loss.

Cal Calcote

July 29, 2007

Sorry to hear of Bobby' passing. We are in Annaplois and will not be able to attend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cal and Frankie Calcote

Bob Greer

July 29, 2007

Bill, the Bateman's called and told us about Uncle Bobby. Alice and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

SC General Assembly Women's Caucus

July 29, 2007

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

Patricia A. Hamilton-Brown

July 29, 2007

TO THE SCARBOROUGH FAMILY,MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AS YOU MOURN YOUR LOSS AND HEAVEN'S GAIN. TRUST IN THE LORD AND THIS TOO WILL PASS.

PaTRICIA A. Hamilton-Brown Daughter of the Late Ernest Hamilton, long time Gardner of Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Company. I am familiar with Mr. Y. W. Scarobrough name

Andy Hogue(Sumter Guard Cmd.)

July 28, 2007

Elise, Bob, and Wallace What a treasured legacy Bobby has left you. He was one of my "Hall of Fame "friends who mentored me through their actions and words. I will carry the memory of Bobby in my heart and mind the rest of my life because he impressed me that much.God bless yall and if you need me for any thing I am a phone call away.

Jane Coste

July 28, 2007

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

July 28, 2007

With our love and deepest sympathy to you. Edie and Andy

Ruth Tharin-Smith

July 28, 2007

So many memories. Deepest sympathy to you Elise and to the whole family. I will be thinking of you.

Allison and Mac McCarthy

July 28, 2007

Our deepest sympathy for a wonderful man, a true Southern gentleman. from Allison and Mac

DeeDee (Carol) Smith Williamson

July 28, 2007

Dear Elise, how vividly I remember you and "Bobbie" which is what my parents called you both. I am Ruth and Harvey's daughter and Aunt Allie's niece. You were both remarkable people in my life growing up and I send with my husband John (yes, he was a Citadel cadet) our very deeprest condolences to you and your family. I especially remember you through the Exchange Club. May God grant you peace. He is in a far far better place - I know how devoted you both have been - and you will be reunited once again. Love, DeeDee

James Britton

July 28, 2007

With sympathy to family of a childhood friend. Jimmy Britton

Heather Murray

July 28, 2007

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

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