EDITED by Cary Campbell, 3/2/2021:

Robert Ray Richwine Jr., 77, of Birmingham, AL, passed away January 6, 2021. He was born in Birmingham on November 23, 1943. Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Ridout’s Southern Heritage Funeral Home in Pelham, AL. “Bob” graduated from Banks High School and achieved his undergraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Alabama. He was married to Judy T. Richwine on May 16, 1987.

Bob worked in the Production Services Department at SCS for many years and was known as the “RAM” man due to his relentless promotion of Reliability and Availability Management in Southern Company power plants.  He was a very cheerful person and loved to read. He was also a passionate competitor in tennis and poker, challenging family and friends to frequent matches.

Preceding Bob in death were his father, Robert Richwine Sr.; his mother, Sarah Richwine; one brother, David Richwine; two sons, Michael Richwine and David Richwine; and a sister-in-law, Anne Richwine. Survivors include Bob’s wife, Judy Little Richwine; brother, Don Richwine; sister, Bonnie Simmons (Jim); daughter, Anna-Raye Vick (Don); son, Daniel Richwine (Donna); step-daughter, Monica Ward (Mark); stepsons, Miles Little (Maggie) and Grant Little (Celeste); 18 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, make memorial gifts to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.