ROBERT GARNER "POP" TRAWICK

Robert Garner “Pop” Trawick passed on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 7:30 pm surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Iron City, Georgia to William Joseph (Jay) Trawick and Nuna Belle Dozier Trawick on November 8, 1934. He is survived by his loving wife, Virginia “Ginny” Trawick and his sister Evelyn Maxwell and his children, grandchildren, and innumerable nieces, nephews, and close friends. To say he will be missed is an understatement. Robert was a country boy at heart who loved his Georgia Hometown of Iron City and the folks who lived there. He loved hunting, shooting skeet and teaching gun safety to his extended family. He was always willing to mentor anyone who was willing to listen and be taught on any of the many subjects he had expertise in. He had a deep abiding love for his country and spent several years in the Army stationed in Germany in the late 50s. He won numerous skeet shooting awards including the Florida state championships in the 20 gauge (1988), 12 gauge championship (1985), and doubles champion in 1981, 1982 and 1984. He was the All Sports Association of NWF Outstanding Amateur Athlete award winner in 1986. Robert made many close friends shooting at Eglin AFB, Hurlburt AFB, Headland, Al and the Florida State Shoot, St Augustine Gun Club and Savannah, Ga gun club. He had an entrepreneurial heart opening several businesses during his 80 years. He operated the Standard station in Shalimar in the early 60s and Shalimar Drywall for over 30 years. He had a farm in Georgia which he leased to family because he wanted the land to be used. He hated waste and loved to go up when the crops were growing. His family was all farmers who loved the land. Robert was a stalwart presence to his family and friends. If you needed him for any reason, at any time, he was there. He believed that a man kept his promises and lived by his words and actions. He loved spending time in nature and family trips to San Francisco & the Wine country and to Ireland were favorite topics of discussion. He had a great trip to South America twice to go bird hunting with several close friends. He loved making homemade wine and the fellowship of a dinner with family and good friends. His one big regret was that he did not make it to the World Shoot this coming October. His passing will touch many, especially his children, grandchildren, close friends and shooting buddies. Thanks go to Emerald Coast Hospice for their loving care by all who came to take care of him. A very special thanks for Lee D. Ettinger, M.D., for his wisdom and care provided to Robert. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Evans Skipper Funeral Home, 909 S Tennille Ave, Donalsonville, GA 39845 with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at the Corinth Church Cemetery, Iron City, GA. Donations may be made to Seminole County 4-H Skeet Team, 207 E. Crawford Street, Donalsonville, GA 39845 or St Judes Children’s hospital in Memphis, TN. Flowers will also be appreciated.