Bobby L Alphin

Mr. Bobby Lee Alphin, 86, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, May 13, 2024, at Piedmont Augusta Hospital, following an extended illness.  Mr. Alphin was born on July 3, 1937, in Kinston, NC to the late Albert Abraham Alphin and Elizabeth Ward Alphin.

He is preceded in death by his parents, three infant sons, two sisters, Ruby Langston of Kinston, NC and Eloise A. Hall of Wesley, GA, three brothers, Trent Alphin of Mableton, GA, Gene Alphin of Charlotte, NC, Durwood Alphin of Kinston, NC, niece Linda Carol Jones of Grifton, NC, and nephew Trent Alphin Jr.

Mr. Alphin is survived by his companion, Sandra Hale of Swainsboro, sister, Eva Ward Alphin Spence, Kinston, NC, nephews, Phil (Debbie) Alphin of Simpsonville, SC, Albert (Ginger) Hall of Swainsboro, Ricky Spence (LanDing) of Emerald Isle, NC, Lester Spence of New Bern, NC, Ed (Kay)Alphin of Myrtle Beach, SC, Martin Alphin and Bill Rhodes of Charlotte, NC.  Nieces, Ginger Powell of Seneca, SC, Pamela (John) North of Wilmington, NC. and several other family members and friends.

He was a member of the United States Navy and served as a member of the medical specialist of the Department of Defense Bioastronautics Task Force, Patrick Air Force Base, FL.  The Task Force supported manned space flight operations of Project Gemini Missions GT-3, GT-4 and GT-5.  The task force specialists were required at the launch site aboard fleet recovery vessels.

Mr. Alphin loved his family and his country and served them with great passion.  His passion for animals, NASCAR, and overall zest for life and adventure will be remembered by all who love him.

Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2024, in the Chapel of Chapman Funeral Home with visitation 1 hour prior to service.

Memorials may be made to Wreaths Across America, Governor David Emanuel, Adam Brinson Chapter, NSDAR, PO Box 478, Swainsboro, GA  30401.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements of Mr. Bobby Lee Alphin, 86 of Swainsboro.