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Robert Henry Litz known by all as “Bob”, died on September 13th, 2013 of lung disease at the age of 72. He was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska and has lived in Madison, GA for the past 23 years after marrying his wife Rebecca Holland Litz known as “Becky”.
Bob loved trout & crappie fishing, going to the mountains, collecting coins, Tom Clark gnomes & hornets nests, working with his hands to make anything from arched bridges to gorgeous cross stitch pieces and making his home in downtown Madison a beautiful place to be. You might remember his big American flag he made (immediately following 9/11) for the front yard that lit up, or the “No Butts about it” campaign on Becky’s special birthday and how he loved to put out decorations for Christmas, including his annual giant Christmas tree made of hundreds of strings of tiny lights. If you are lucky enough to have one of his adorable tin men or beautiful cross stitch, be sure to treasure them.
Bob is survived by his wife; Becky and her father P.R. Wood, and Bob’s children, step children and grandchildren as listed below:
Paula Litz Zaino and her husband: Bobby and their children: Richard, Michael and Robert; Ann Litz Foster and her husband: Scott and their child Emily.
Tammie Holland Carpenter of Atlanta, GA; Jason Holland and his wife: Ashley and their 2 children Bailey and Hayden. Bob called Hayden his “Peaches”, and she lit up his world; and Eric Holland with his fiancé: Amanda Andrews, and Eric’s son: Trenton Holland, and Amanda’s children: Shea and Carly.
Bob is also survived by sister and brother: Dorothy Lukas and Gene Litz of Omaha, Nebraska and was predeceased by his beloved parents: Frank and Ciciela Litz, his brother: Fritz and sister: Teresa also from Omaha, Nebraska.
Bob was a graduate of South High School in Omaha. Bob retired from Lucent Technology in Norcross, GA with over 36 years of service. After retiring from Lucent, he worked for Cummings Grading in Newborn, GA. Bob was a brilliant and creative man, a very hard worker who loved his family and telling jokes. He was loved by all that knew him, and will be greatly missed.
Services will be held on Sunday, Sept. 29th at 2 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Advent, 338 Academy Street, Madison, GA 30650; Church Phone # 706-342-4787. Reception immediately following the service. Georgia Cremation 3116 US Hwy 23, Duluth, Georgia 30096 www.GeorgiaCremation.com 678-584-0914 is assisting the family with local arrangements.
Tammie Carpenter says
Bob was special to our family. He dearly loved my Mom and all of our family. He was a good provider and super creative in soooo many ways.
I will always remember how he went out of his way to make my beautiful tulip shutters and flower boxes for my birthday one year, and how Mom said he stayed up late nights to make 2 special cross stitch pieces for me for our wedding to match our wedding quilt.
Bob and I had a blast on Mom’s “special” birthday. Her birthday follows Halloween and I had scoped out some great yard art work from one of the folks near the art college that I arranged to pick up after Halloween. I called Bob and he was all for it and headed to Atlanta to fill up his truck with tombstones and all sorts of that kind of stuff to hide in the basement. On the eve of Mom’s birthday, Bob and I put all those graves and tombstones in the front yard with a big board he painted saying “Today we mourn the passing of Becky’s youth” and in the back yard I had rented a BUNCH of granny and paw butts that were scattered all over the yard and the marquis said “No Butt’s about it… Becky’s 50!” We had so much fun – but she almost killed us the next morning as neighbors and the newspaper were buzzing about taking photos of their home in the historic district of downtown Madison.
We had a lot of good laughs. We will all miss Bob.
Bridgette Presley says
I met Bob at Tammie’s cousin’s wedding last year. I didn’t know him very long, but one thing i remember about Bob was that he didnt let his health problems prevent him from living his life or being there to support family. When tough things happen to us, we always have the option of thinking all is lost. But it was nice to see that Bob chose a different option while he was living. I am praying for all of Bob’s family. May God’s soon return and daily presence in our lives bring all of you hope and comfort.
Sincerely Bridgette
Cornelia Horvath says
Our sinccere condoleance to the whole family we sre sorry for your loss we will keep you on our prayer May God be with you every moment With love. From. Daniel Cornelia Ana Sam. Horvath
Susan Hicks says
My condolences to the entire family and I hope for healing for you all. I am sorry I never got the chance to meet Bob but he sounds like a peach of a guy that will be sorely missed by his family.
Patty Litz-Conradson says
I will miss hearing him call my dad (his brother) Gene Litz by his nickname “Blue Jay”. Just one of the great memories I will cherish