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Robert Lee Sumerau III

June 11, 1936 — February 11, 2020

Robert Lee Sumerau III

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, February 11, 2020, Mr. Robert “Bob” Lee Sumerau, III, 83, husband of Brenda Welborn Sumerau.

Bob was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He was a graduate of Academy of Richmond County and attended UGA where he studied journalism. He then enlisted in the US Navy where he was aboard a minesweeper. Bob was a longtime member of St. Paul Episcopal Church, a true salesman and an avid outdoorsman.

Family members in addition to his wife include daughters: Margaret Sumerau Beasley (Billy), Mary Leigh Pearson (Greg); son: Robert Lee Sumerau, IV (Angela); eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. and the funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Pastor Larry Harmon officiating. A private burial will follow. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com
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