Mr. Francis Robert "Bob" Andrews

December 9, 1936 - October 22, 2017

Funeral Service for Mr. Francis Robert "Bob" Andrews, 80, of Jacksons Gap, Alabama, will be Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 2:00 pm at the First Baptist Church Dadeville. Rev. Gary Wiggins will officiate. Burial will follow in the Dadeville City Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 26, 2017 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church Dadeville. Mr. Andrews passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at his residence. He was born on December 9, 1936 in Pensacola, Florida to Angus Andrews and Syble Irene Andrews. He was an active member of First Baptist Church Dadeville. He graduated the University of Florida with a degree in Electrical Engineering and was a long time resident of Fort Walton Beach, Florida where he and his wife raised their family. He was a very loving family man and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren watching them play sports. During his active years he spent many hours outdoors hunting, fishing and golfing. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nellie Jo Andrews of Jacksons Gap; daughters, Debra Clements (Jimmy) of Marion, AL, Brenda Gunter (Mike) of Mary Esther, FL; grandchildren, Logan Clements, Ally Clements; sister, Syble Lackey; brother, Leo Andrews (Elayne) and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Kenneth and Ted Andrews. The family will accept flowers or memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Dadeville, Operation Christmas Child Fund, 178 South Tallassee Street, Dadeville, Al, 36853 or Alacare Hospice, 33 Aliant Parkway, Alexander City, Al, 35010.