Bobby Lee Russum, age 87, of Cornelia, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Born on January 5, 1937, in Banks County, he was a son of the late Geri Mae Alexander. Bobby was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served during Vietnam. He went on to be a self-employed, independent truck driver for many years and also drove a bus for Habersham County School System for some time. In his spare time, he enjoyed horses and riding motorcycles. He was of Baptist faith.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Louise Smith Russum; half-brother, Billy Lewallen; and half-sister, Geraldine Perry.
Survivors include his companion of 15 years, Brenda Walley; daughters and son-in-law, Carrie Yearwood (Jimie) and Rhonda Brower; son and daughter-in-law, Rick Russum (Jackie); grandchildren, Dale Jones (Josh), Brent Russum, Hannah Melcher (Nick), Emily Brower, Harrison Yearwood, and Henry Yearwood; great-grandchildren, Raylan Jones and Hayley Melcher; half-sisters, Willie Mae Crocker and Janice Hurt; numerous nieces and nephews.
Per Bobby’s wishes, no formal service is planned.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
