Robert F. Glisson

Robert F. Glisson, 89, entered into rest Monday, September 21, 2026. He was born in Egypt, GA to the late Minnie and James Lester Glisson and has been a longtime resident of Burke County. He served 39 years in the military service, retiring as a First Sergeant. He was a member of Rosemont Baptist Church and American Legion Post 120. Robert loved woodworking, hunting, fishing for Red Bellies in Briar Creek, and shrimping at the coast with his wife Phoebe. He enjoyed being part of the A &W Morning Coffee Club. He loved his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Phoebe Glisson; and a brother, J. L. Glisson.

He is survived by two sons, Robert “Bobby” F. Glisson, Jr. and his wife Carla of Palacios, TX and William “Bill” L. Glisson and his wife Betsy of Dublin; four grandchildren, Courtney Glisson, Devan Glisson, Macie Glisson Braddy (Cameron), and William “Will” Robert Glisson; five great grandchildren, Sadie Fernandez, Kortlyn Fernandez, Phoebe Glisson, Claire Glisson, and Mary Wallace Braddy; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00am Saturday, September 26 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Mike Flowers officiating. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Pallbearers will be Jay Glisson, Jaylon Glisson, Will Glisson, Dustin Rowell, Chris Stewart, and Ray McClellan.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Ken English, Nick DeLaigle, Randy Black, Mickey Sears, and Chris Mobley.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Rosemont Vision Fund.

DeLoach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 220 East 6th Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830 (706-554-3531)

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