John "Robert" Hash

John “Robert” Hash, 89, left this earth to join his Savior on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Born on July 1, 1933, to Victor “Ed”ward and Jenny Kathleen “Katie” Hash in Morristown, Tennessee, the family would move to Cookeville, TN when he was in fourth grade. He had a idilic childhood in what he always considered his hometown. He grew up in the Methodist church but began to attend the Cookeville First Baptist Church when he was 12. He would often ride his bike to attend services when his father was not able to take him. He graduated from Central High School in 1951 and married his sweetheart Betty October 25, that same year. At the end of October, he reported for duty in the United States Navy to serve his country during the Korean War. He loved Naval Air and at the end of his career was stationed in Pensacola where he and Betty had added a son to their family. The family would return to Pensacola for vacations and frequent visits to the Naval Air Station Museum throughout the years. After the Navy, Robert, Betty and Mike returned to Cookeville where Robert used the VA bill to attend Tennessee Tech University where he graduated in under 3 years. After he graduated Robert took a job with AT&T and moved to Nashville where they added Vic to the family. The young family then was transferred to several places in Tennessee returning to Nashville where they finished their family with the addition of Becky. A couple of years later, the family moved to Atlanta where they would settle. Robert enjoyed volunteering with Cub/Boy Scouts, building airplane models with his children, Rotary Club, photography, and spending time with his family. The family were members of Briarlake Baptist Church in Decatur, GA. After retirement, Robert helped Betty in her real estate career and the couple moved to Duluth, GA where they became members of Johns Creek Baptist Church and the Durham Sunday School class where he volunteered helping in the memory wall and enjoyed the mens' breakfasts and fellowships. He was preceded in death by his parents, a little brother, and his beloved wife of 71 years, Betty Carroll Walker Hash who died a short four and a half months ago. He is survived by their children, Mike (Kim) Hash of Suwanee, GA, Vic (Karen) Hash of San Antonio, TX, and Becky (David) Bowen of Nicholson, GA.; Six grandchildren Justin (Lupe) Hash of Loganville, GA, John Hash of Cibolo, TX, Kristin (Josh) Sailors of Athens, GA, Daniel (Ashley) Bowen of Jefferson, GA, Rachel (Brian) Bounds of Riverview, FL, and Elizabeth Hash of Waco, TX.; 4 great-grandsons: Dylan Bowen, Coleman Bowen, Robert Bounds, and Levi Sailors. A sister, Kathy Dagnan, his brother-in-law Bill Walker, Sister-in-law Mary Reber, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 3 until 6 at Flanigan Funeral Home in Buford, GA on Thursday, March 30. A short service and graveside military service are planned in Algood, TN starting at 12 Central. Pall bearers will be Mike Hash, Vic Hash, David Bowen, Justin Hash, Daniel Bowen, Josh Sailors, Brian Bounds, and Bill Walker. Honorary Pall Bearers will be: Sonny Allen and Jimmy Mackie, childhood friends of Robert’s.

John "Robert" Hash

July 1, 1933 - March 25, 2023