July 25, 1961 ~ August 22, 2023 (age 62)
Mr. Robert “Robbie” Donaldson Jr, age 63, of Statesboro, GA., passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, in Augusta, GA.
He was born on July 25, 1961, to the late Robert and Almarita Donaldson. He was the 3rd of 5 children and was known as “Robbie”. Robert Jr was a member of the Historical First African Baptist Church. He graduated from Statesboro High school in 1979. Shortly after, he attended college in California and later enlisted into the United States Navy as an Aircrewman operator. He was honorably discharged in 1988 and began his career with the United States Postal Service, in Atlanta, Ga, where he later retired. Later in life he relocated back to Statesboro, GA and worked in the construction industry for many years.
Robert Jr was a devoted father and grandfather.
He leaves to cherish his 3 children, D’Andre (Mianah) Burdin, Honolulu, HI, Dayna (Alex) Collins, Paris, TN and Dakota Donaldson, Statesboro, GA; Four siblings, Wanda (Elliott) Palmer, Lithonia, GA, Gayla (Willie) Weaver, Tammy Donaldson, and Demetrius Donaldson, all of Statesboro, GA; Five grandchildren; Jayden Collins, Sarai Burdin, D’Andre Burdin Jr, Preston Jordan, Evelyn Burdin, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Walk-through viewing will be held on Friday, August 25, 2023 from 4:00p.m.-7:00p.m. at Craig R. Tremble Funeral Home.
Celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 11:00a.m. at Historical First African Baptist Church, 1 Cotton Ave, Statesboro, GA 30458. Rev. James Howard, Pastor. Deacon Jared Weaver, Words of Comfort. Robert will lie-in-state from 10:00a.m. until 11:00a.m.
Interment will be at the Eastside Cemetery, 1502 Northside Dr., Statesboro, GA 30458.
We will adhere to CDC guidelines.
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Celebration of life services have been entrusted to the care of Craig R. Tremble Funeral Homes, Inc., Statesboro Chapel, 238 West Main Street, Statesboro, Ga. 30458
