Rev. Ralph Bobo

Rev. Ralph Bobo, age 94, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020. He was born on September 25, 1925 in Douglasville, GA to the late William Lester and Pauline Bobo. He was preceded in death by his son, Thomas David Bobo. He is survived by his wife, Genelle (Nell) Tant Bobo; son, Rev. William Richard Bobo and his wife, Nell; grandchildren, Rev. Aaron Richard Bobo (Ashley), Hannah Elizabeth Bobo Dyer (Robby), Samantha Feinberg, Michelle Feinberg; great grandchildren, Analeigh Rae Bobo, Alizabeth Bobo, Allison Bobo, Molly Dyer, and Brooke Dyer. Rev. Bobo attended Douglas County Elementary and High School and then went on to the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary from 1954-1958 and 1976-1977. He has served as pastor at Elshareth Baptist, Cochran, GA, 1951-52, Haddock Baptist, Haddock, GA, 1952-54, Indian Creek Baptist, Georgetown, IN, 1955-58, Ramah First Baptist, Palmetto, GA, 1958-70, First Baptist, Watkinsville, GA 1970-77, Pinetree Park Baptist 1977-80, Center Hill Baptist, Loganville, GA 1980-89. He was State Field Rep., Georgia Baptist Children’s Home and Family Ministries from 1989-90 and Senior Adult Consultant, HMB/NAMB, Morningside Baptist in Atlanta from 1990-92 and the National Senior Adult Consultant, HMB/NAMB entire SBC from 1992-2008. He then founded and was the Pastor of Fellowship Baptist Chapel in Palmetto, GA from 1995-2008. Rev. Bobo served as Chaplain for St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens, GA, Pinetree Park Fire Department in Fulton County, GA, Fairburn Health Care Center, Oconee-Northeast Georgia Soil and Water Cons/assn., and Palmetto Senior Center in Fulton County, GA. He was invited by Home Mission Board to make a 3 week mission trip to Australia in 1978. Spent a week in Tasmania, speaking in the mornings at the Baptist Seminary and preaching in the evening in various churches. Also, he spoke on the mainland of Australia in several different locations. Hosted (as Pastor of Pinetree Park Baptist Church) the very first Southern Baptist Mission Service Corps Orientation. “This is Your Life” honor on September 24, 2000 for more than 50 years in ministry and 75 years of age, hosted by the Fellowship Baptist Chapel. At least one representative was present from every church pastored, plus the Home Mission Board, and the Georgia Baptist Children’s Home. Honored by Fellowship Baptist Chapel, Palmetto, as speaker for dedication of new sanctuary and a permanent plaque placed in Baptismal Pool area, stating: “Founding, Rev. William Ralph Bobo” and his favorite Scripture: John 14:1-3. City of Palmetto, GA and Ramah First Baptist Church honored Rev. Bobo and his wife by proclaiming Sunday, August 19, 2012 as “William Ralph and Nell Tant Bobo Day” throughout the city. They were presented a plaque from the city and a quilt, handmade by the church members. A funeral service will be held Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 11 o’clock at Ramah First Baptist Church with remains placed instate at 10:00 a.m. Dr. William O. (Bill) Priester, Rev. Richard Bobo, and Rev. Aaron Bobo officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Hill Memorial Park. Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at www.parrottfuneralhome.com. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Parrott Funeral Home & Crematory, 770-964-4800.

Rev. Ralph Bobo

September 25, 1925 - February 5, 2020