Robert D. Mims III (Bob) passed away January 24, 2023, with his family by his side after a long illness.  He was a devoted Patriarch to his family and will be missed by his family always.   He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Theresa, daughter Terri (David), sons John (Teresa), Bob (Jennifer); and 6 grandchildren 2 great grandchildren.

Bob is a graduate of West Georgia College.   Bob served 2 years in Vietnam and received a Distinguished Flying Cross for his accomplishments.   He retired from the Air National Guard after 24 years of service to his Country.  He was a pilot for Delta Airlines and retired in 2001 after 29 years of service.    Bob enjoyed his family and friends to the fullest and enjoyed an active life filled with love, birthdays, holidays, family events, hunting, fishing and vacations.

The passing years brought joy and good times with his many friends and family.  He was a member of the Forest City Gun Club, Grey Eagles, SAFANG, and a former Richmond Hill Rotary club member.

Funeral services are provided by Richmond Hill Funeral Home.  In Lieu of flowers, please make donations to Tunnel to Towers.

https://www.tunnel2towers.org/

A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Richmond Hill Funeral Home.

The funeral mass will be held at 12:00 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2023 at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Savannah with inurnment with military honors at Burnt Church Cemetery in Richmond Hill.