Robert Freer “Bobby” DUBOSE, Sr.^{[1, 2]}

1941 - 2019  (77 years)

• Name	Robert Freer “Bobby” DUBOSE  [3, 4, 5]
  Suffix	Sr.
  Birth	4 May 1941	Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina
  Gender	Male
  HIST	of Sumter, South Carolina Is this Robert F. DuBose Sr.? If not, then the following is incorrect for this person. jkh ROBERT F. DUBOSE Posted Sunday, March 24, 2019 6:00 am Robert "Bobby" Freer DuBose Sr., 77, husband of Jan McCall DuBose, died Friday, March 22, 2019, at Dixie Products. Born May 4, 1941, in Sumter, he was the son of the late Edward Freer DuBose and Burgess Margaret Jenkins DuBose. Mr. DuBose was a member of Harmony Church where he had served as a Deacon, Elder, and chaired the Building Committee of the Family Life Center. He was a member of the Sumter Chapter of Gideons International. He was the overseer of the Hebron Presbyterian Church Cemetery. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and enjoyed time spent with his family. Survivors include his wife of 56 years; three children, Robert F. Dubose Jr. (Megan), Samuel T. "Pete" DuBose Sr. (Kim) and Shannon D. Jones (Jimmy), all of Sumter; eight grandchildren, Caleb Freer DuBose (Heather), Savannah Grace DuBose, Penelope Pearl DuBose, Samuel T. "Tee" DuBose Jr., Anna McCall DuBose, Elizabeth Burgess DuBose, Joyce Cassidy Jones and Heidi Noelle Jones; and one sister, Mary Jane DuBose (Robert Barwick) of Lake Wateree. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church-Sumter with the Rev. Dan Keaton and the Rev. Caleb DuBose officiating. Burial will be in the Hebron Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chris Daugherty, Barry Odom, Hugh Jackson, Roy Creech, Bill Johnson, Melvin Mixon, Cray Weeks and Robert Buniel. Honorary pallbearers will be the employees of Dixie Products, Sumter Camp of Gideons International. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to the Gideons International Sumter Chapter, P.O. Box 1795, Sumter, SC 29151, or to the Zigrang Bible Class of Harmony Church, 1021 Sterling St., Sumter, SC 29153. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements. Floyd-DuBose Posted: Sunday, October 26, 2014 6:00 am Megan Blanche Floyd and Robert Freer DuBose Jr., both of Sumter, were united in marriage at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, at Circle A Farms in Sumter. The bride is the daughter of Joseph Michael Floyd Sr. of Camden and Mary Frances Floyd of Sumter, and the granddaughter of Mrs. Blanche G. Odom and the late Mr. E.W. Odom of Alcolu, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Carlysle Floyd of New Zion. She received a bachelor of social work from Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee, and a doctorate of occupational therapy from Belmont University in Nashville. She is employed by Kindred Rehab at Tuomey ARU (Acute Rehab Unit). The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. DuBose Sr. of Sumter, and the grandson of Mrs. Joyce McCall of Troy, North Carolina, and the late Mr. S.H. McCall Sr., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Freer DuBose of Sumter. He graduated from Wilson Hall and received a bachelor of science in biology from The Citadel, Charleston. He is employed as general manager of Dixie Products, Inc. The Rev. Lee Brown, the Rev. Cheryl Kammermann, and the Rev. Vilma Horne officiated at the ceremony. Music was provided by Kipper Ackerman, harpist; and Brenda Hiner, vocalist. Escorted by her father, the bride wore a formal one-shoulder gown of champagne and ivory alencon lace with tulle featuring a fitted bodice accented with beaded lace, covered buttons at the back, and a trumpet flare skirt that flowed into a semi-cathedral train. She carried a bouquet created by her aunt, Suzette Floyd, of hydrangeas and Bells of Ireland with one yellow rose in memory of her late aunt, Jane Odom Geddings, and wrapped in her late Sara Floyd's handkerchief. Serving as matron of honor was Andrea Floyd Beard. Bridesmaids were Savannah Grace DuBose, Beth M. Florence, Sandy Hankins, Mamta M. Khanna, Charity W. Long, Emily St. Amant and Jamie Hudson Wilson. Serving as junior bridesmaids were the bride's cousins, Jade Bullock, Caroline Pittman, Savanna Pittman and Bailey Crowe. Serving as flower girls were the bride's cousins, Emmeri Poston, Iris Bullock, Kelsie Smith and Kate Jellison. The bridegroom's father served as best man. Groomsmen were Caleb Freer DuBose, Steven M. Coleman, Leslie Whit Gibbons Jr., Henry Goza, George Kurzenberger, William H. Johnson and Grover Edens Rabon. Walker Kirby, cousin of the bride, served as ring bearer. Also participating were Ann Gamble Geddings, Mr. and Mrs. George Crowe, Mr. and Mrs. Randy Floyd, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Atkinson, Dr. Amanda Woodall and Mrs. Gretchen Floyd. The reception was given by the bride's parents at Circle A Farms. The rehearsal party was given by the bridegroom's parents at Heath Pavilion, Swan Lake-Iris Gardens. Following a Yellowstone road trip, the couple will reside in Sumter. --- The couple is registered at Creative Cookery and Simpson Hardware. Dixie Products Inc. serves state for almost half a century Rob DuBose, left, owner of Dixie Products Inc., and an employee, install a toolbox on a new truck. Dixie Products Inc. has been in the business of outfitting trucks from all across the state for nearly 50 years. KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY / THE SUMTER ITEM Posted Sunday, April 26, 2015 6:00 am BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY KONSTANTIN@THEITEM.COM Dixie Products Inc. has been in the business of outfitting trucks from all across the state for nearly 50 years. The Sumter-based company sells many accessories for trucks including truck camper tops, tool boxes, ladder racks, side steps, body styling and trim, wheels and more. The company was started in 1967 and quickly became known in the area for manufacturing camper tops. A camper top, also called a camper shell or canopy, is usually made of fiberglass or aluminum and sometimes wood and is mounted on top of a pickup truck's bed. "We were one of the first in the country to manufacture camper tops," said Rob DuBose, who runs the business with his father Bobby DuBose, founder of the company. "We would have people come from all over the state and other states to buy our products." Dixie Products transitioned from manufacturing their own camper tops in the early 1980s to selling pre-made products today. "We still do a lot of custom-fitted stuff for the trucks," DuBose said. Some of the outfits that they provide for trucks include drop-in shell liners, carpet-style bed rugs, rubber bed mats and spray-in liners. The business also sells products from the Specialty Equipment Market Association. The trade association consists of a diverse group of manufacturers, distributors, retailers, publishing companies, auto restorers, street-rod builders, car clubs, race teams and more, according to SEMA's website. Members make, buy, sell and use all kinds of specialty parts and accessories to make vehicles attractive, unique, convenient, faster, safer, more fun and even like-new again, the website states. Dixie Products is located at 1255 N. Lafayette Drive in Sumter. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, call (803) 775-4391.  [2, 3, 4, 5]
  _UID	99D56CD0B3ED4C9BA429A78F223B4C00DD46
  Death	22 Jan 2019	Dixie Products
  Burial	25 Mar 2019	Hebron Presbyterian Church Cemetery   [2]
  	Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home & Crematorium, Sumter, South Carolina
  Person ID	I178285	Singleton and Related Families
  Last Modified	20 Apr 2019

  
  

  Father	Edward Freer DUBOSE,   b. 19 Nov 1904, Sumter County, South Carolina d. 8 Apr 1975, Medical University Hospital, Charleston, South Carolina (Age 70 years)
  Mother	Burgess Margaret JENKINS   d. Bef 6 Oct 2014
  _UID	D3D8A9AD07104247826D1EAC59EF327A4E20
  _UID	D3D8A9AD07104247826D1EAC59EF327A4E20
  Family ID	F121178	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Jan McCALL
  Marriage	1963  [2]
  _UID	3D8A18768A3348BABB4C2E0C741F345C7864
  _UID	3D8A18768A3348BABB4C2E0C741F345C7864
  Children	1. Robert Freer “Rob” DUBOSE, Jr.   2. Samuel T. “Pete” DUBOSE, Sr.   3. Shannon DUBOSE
  Family ID	F121180	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	20 Apr 2019

  
  

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  [S25805] Sara J. Rivers. [S26646] Robert F. DuBose. [S6785] . [S21784] Floyd-DuBose. [S22525] Dixie Products Inc. serves state for almost half a century.