Thagard – Robert "Bobby" Grady Thagard, age 82, of Callahan, FL, went home to be with the Lord on September 19, 2020. Bobby was born in Quitman, GA to the late Shirley Lee Thagard and Claudia McGiboney Thagard.  Bobby enjoyed his longtime career as an ironworker and was a member of the Iron Workers Union Local No. 597.  Bobby was also a member of New Life Baptist Church and enjoyed attending church services there.  Bobby loved the outdoors and his animals but more than anything, Bobby loved his family and friends and enjoyed spending time with them.  Bobby had a heart of gold and will be dearly missed.

Bobby is preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Henry J. Kinard.

Bobby is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Alexis Courson Thagard; his sons, Dink (Rhonda) Thagard of Jacksonville, FL, Kelly (Shawn) Thagard of Callahan, FL; step-daughter, Lisa (Stephen) Peeples of Carrollton, GA; chosen daughter, Melissa (Michael) Stokes of Bryceville, FL; brother, Bennett (Patricia) Thagard of Quitman, GA; sisters, June Kinard of Jacksonville, FL and Ruby Jean (Tommy) Maloch of Montgomery, AL; grandchildren, Kristen (Micah) Gentle of Carrollton, GA and Kourtney (Kirk) Richeson of Carrollton, GA; several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Active pallbearers will be Mark Purvis, Clark Purvis, Jeff "Decky" Purvis, Chuck Brown, Michael Stokes, Lee Kinard, Scott Maloch and Dean Thagard.

A Celebration of Bobby's Life will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at New Life Baptist Church in St. George, GA with Pastor James Conner officiating. Interment will follow at Jones Cemetery in Callahan, FL. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Nassau Funeral Home. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, FL 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.