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Atmore Businessman Robert Faircloth Passes Away
July 28, 2014
Atmore businessman Robert Faircloth passed away Sunday morning. He was 84.
Faircloth opened the Ponderosa Drive-In on South Main Street in Atmore in 1968. Popular with residents of South Alabama and Northwest Florida for decades with its “party burgers”, the Ponderosa was open until 1993 when Faircloth closed it and opened David’s Catfish House. Faircloth later sold the landmark physical location that housed the Ponderosa and David’s to make room for a Walgreen’s store and reopened David’s Catfish in its present day location just north of Florida line.
Funeral services for Robert Faircloth will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Atmore. Visitation will be held at the church prior to the service, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m.
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4 Responses to “Atmore Businessman Robert Faircloth Passes Away”
May you rest in peace, Mr. Faircloth. Our prayers are with Rob and family.
We have eaten at David’s, old and new site , for many years and always enjoyed talking to Mr. Faircloth. He told us he had a little companion , his dog , and always asked me how my little pup was doing. Have missed seeing him since his health declined.
Now he has moved on to a better place.and is safe and secure in his heavenly home.
Have not seen Robert in many years,my mom talked of him way back.He was my dads !st cousin ,I hope to connect with his family.May GOD BLESS>>>
I grew up cutting his yard and eating at the Ponderosa. Best burgers I’ve ever put in my mouth. A good man he was. Especially for Atmore.
Mr.Faircloth was a terrific person. He was loved by many. I know I will truely
Miss him he gave me my first job here years ago and loved my son.
He catered my reception and they wasn’t even doing that at that time.
I loved this man dearly and his family. God truly has another angel.
My prayers for Rob and family. Love to all of you.