Comments on: Fourth Of July Wreck Claims Life Of Atmore Man

By: Lisa Hynes

Lisa Hynes — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 08:32:58 +0000

For a time Robert was my closest friend, we traveled together and worked together and created together. He had an urgency for life. He loved his girls Rachael, Cheryl and Sehoy and his tribal heritage. Robert and I had ongoing dialogue about existence, kindness and spiritual mysticism. He believed that our ancestors could communicate with us and, in fact, were communicating with and somehow watching over us. If he were still physically here, he would probably say, “look for me in your dreams, listen to the messages of the earth that is how I will contact you”. In a facebook post he wrote: “I often think our bodies are simply Animated clay on the earth, yet we are so much more in spirit.” And so it is.

By: Jason Chunn

Jason Chunn — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 13:51:21 +0000

My wife asked Robert to minister our marriage 13 years ago. He repeated the entire ceremony in the Creek language. It made a very special day even better to us. Definitely a one of a kind person. He will be missed.

By: OJ Blount

OJ Blount — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 01:00:59 +0000

We were happy to have met & gotten acquainted with our new neighbors, but so saddened to hear of their sudden loss. Our loving thoughts & continued prayers are with your family.

By: John Powell

John Powell — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 19:36:03 +0000

I am terribly saddened to learn of Robert’s loss. He was an avid student and enthusiastic teacher of Native American and especially Creek history and culture, and he was beloved to all who knew him. I extend my most sincere condolences to his family.

By: Elizabeth James-Perry

Elizabeth James-Perry — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 11:53:27 +0000

Roberts knowledge of Creek arts and community ways and pride in his ancestral spiritual heritage was quite striking. I’ll miss his stories and sense of humor at USET.

By: Ron marshall

Ron marshall — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 04:05:30 +0000

Robert was probably the best Indian aid that’s ever been at Huxford elementary. Robert love helping the tribal kids accomplish their goals in life. He was always willing to go that extra mile to help in any kind of way possible with his students. Robert can never be replaced for his knowledge, of the Poarch Creek Indians. RIP my friend

By: Kelly Powell Emerson

Kelly Powell Emerson — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 01:00:15 +0000

Mr. Robert was a huge part of my life growing up, a second father really. I’ve never known a more kind of gentle person. Unwaveringly devoted to keeping our history and heritage alive, he was a treasure to all who knew him. This world will be a little bit dimmer without his shinning light in it. My deepest sympathies to his girls, miss and love each of you.

By: David Robinson

David Robinson — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 00:11:43 +0000

This is extremely sad news. My heartfelt condolences to and prayers for Robert’s family and friends.

By: Tula Liles Christian

Tula Liles Christian — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 23:47:06 +0000

Glenn, I’m so sorry. Robert was a brilliant guy. He & his knowledge can never be replace.

By: Mick

Mick — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 22:30:16 +0000

Sincere condolences to the family and friends, a tragic loss for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians as a treasure trove of historic Creek culture has left us. Rest in Peace.