Robert Adam Schleusner Jr., 84, passed away May 18, 2025. Born in Birmingham on February 21, 1941, the oldest son of Elizabeth Blackmon and Robert Adam Schleusner, Bob grew up in Roanoke, Alabama and graduated from Handley High School as Valedictorian of the class of 1959. He attended the University of Alabama where he enjoyed membership in Delta Tau Delta fraternity and graduated with a degree in electrical engineering. While a student, he met Alice Herren in chemistry lab. They married after graduating in 1964 and enjoyed 60 wonderful years together. Bob served three years in the US Army in Europe and obtained the rank of Captain. They then moved to Birmingham where Bob was employed by the Southern Company. He spent several years in school outside of work hours to earn a Master of Business Administration at Samford University, and was awarded membership in Phi Kappa Phi scholastic honorary.

In 1979, Bob began a successful career as a commercial real estate developer. He participated in Leadership Birmingham, was President of Operation New Birmingham, and served on the Board of the Country Club of Birmingham. He was a faithful member of Independent Presbyterian Church and was in the process of reading through the Bible before Alzheimer’s ravaged his remarkable brain.

Bob enjoyed membership in Kiwanis, Monday Morning Quarterback Club, and the Rollers Golf Group at BCC. Bob and Alice built and enjoyed a second home in Highlands, NC, and loved the golf and new friendships at Highlands Country Club. Bob’s hobbies included cooking, flyfishing, skiing, and watching Alabama football and basketball. He loved football Saturdays, grilling steaks with a warm fire and good friends!
He will be remembered as a tireless worker with a “no quit”, positive and encouraging leadership style, guided by a strict moral compass. One of his greatest joys came as he mentored family members and others to become their best self. He was a gifted coach with a soft, caring heart!

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; as well as his younger brother, Larry. Survivors include his wife, Alice; three children, Robert Adam III (Anne) of Charlotte, Alice Katherine of Avon, CO, William Dent (Daphne) of Enterprise, and his brother, John, of Panama City, FL. He also leaves six adored grandchildren, Robert Adam IV, Thomas, Mary, William, Wallace, and Lilly. They will miss Big Daddy!

A service to celebrate Bob’s life will be held at Independent Presbyterian Church on May 28, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. There will be a reception at Birmingham Country Club at 12:30 p.m., and a brief visitation at the church at 10:30 a.m. for those who cannot attend the reception.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Research Disease, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, P. O. Box 1950, Clarksburg, MD 20871; Encore Community Respite Ministry, 350 Overbrook Rd, Birmingham 35213; Community Ministry at IPC, 3100 Highland Avenue, Birmingham 35205, or the Bob and Alice Schleusner First Generation Endowed Scholarship at University of Alabama, Box 870101, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487

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Jerry Allan Nalley, age 62 of Clarkesville Georgia, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

Born in Atlanta on September 28, 1962, Mr. Nalley was the son of the late Lee R. and Geneva Nalley. He was a follower of Jesus who lived a life of generosity and devotion to his Savior and family. Jerry was a devoted husband of forty years to Teresa Nalley, gracious father to Crystal Bolin (Andrew Bolin) and adoring grandfather to Luke and Emory Bolin. He was brother to Linda Trotter (Greg Trotter) and Lee Nalley; uncle to Katey Cousineau (Courtney Cousineau); brother-in-law to Janice Johnson (Bill Johnson). Jerry was a consistent man of character. He was known as a listener to many, always offering wisdom and kindness.

He was a dedicated employee to Southern Company Services for thirty years. Jerry enjoyed many years of playing softball, skiing his beloved Beech Mountain, and cheering for the Florida State Seminoles and the Colorado Avalanche.

He adored his grandchildren and showered them with love and laughter while pointing them to Jesus. He was loved and cherished but now rejoices in Heaven with the Lord.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 12:00 PM, Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Clarkesville, Georgia, with Rev. Matthew Butler, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the PKD Foundation, P.O. Box 871847, Kansas City, MO 64187 or by visiting pkdcure.org or to Operation Christmas Child at Samaritan’s Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607 or by visiting samaritanspurse.org.

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Bobby Martin Armistead went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 31, 2025. He was a member of Vestavia Hills Methodist Church. He was born on March 7, 1937 to Henry Martin Armistead and Julia Irene Yaw Armistead in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.

He graduated from West End High School in 1954 and from Auburn University in 1959 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Having participated in Auburn’s ROTC program, Bobby made Captain in the Corp of Engineers, US Army.

Bobby worked for Alabama Power Company and Southern Company Services for 38 years. He retired in 1992 as Manager of Power Generation Services, Alabama Power.

Bobby was predeceased by his parents and his wife of 33 years, Bonnie Saunders Buchanan Armistead. He is survived by his son; Martin Nathaniel Armistead, his daughter; Suzanne Armistead Richardson (Christopher), and his stepson; Ronald Edward Buchanan, Jr. (Christy), grandchildren; Ann Martin Richardson, Jack Armistead Richardson, Bonnie Virginia Buchanan, Hillary Claire Buchanan, Maximillian Augustus Buchanan, Emma Camp-Orr, and Anderson Edward Camp.

A public visitation was held on Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 10:00-11:00am in the chapel of Johns Ridout’s Elmwood Chapel located at 800 Dennison Ave. SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211 with a funeral service following at 11:00 at Elmwood Cemetery. Reverend James L. Williams officiating. Bobby was a beloved husband, father and grandfather, uncle and friend. He was an avid photographer, gardener, and proud Auburn alum. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to The Parkinson Association of Alabama.

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SOUTHERN COMPANY SERVICES AND
SOUTHERN NUCLEAR RETIREES
SPRING LUNCHEON
Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2024

TO BE HELD AT THE CLUB
1 Robert Smith Drive in Homewood

SCHEDULE
10:45 a.m. – Check-in of Retirees, spouse and/or guest – Social Time

11:00 a.m. – SCS/SNC Retirees Board Meeting, Highlands State Room

12 Noon – Menu: Baby Lettuce Salad, Herb Grilled Chicken Breast, Roasted Red Potatoes, Broccolini, Red Velvet Cake & Key Lime Pie

12:45 p.m. – Guest Speaker: Stan Connally, Jr. Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Southern Company

1:45 p.m. – Door Prizes and Adjournment

A RESERVATION MUST BE MADE TO ATTEND THIS EVENT.
PLEASE PAY A $10.00 REGISTRATION FEE PER PERSON

You may pay by CHECK made out to out to “SCS/SNC Retirees” or you may PAY ON-LINE by credit card by Clicking Here.

If paying by check, please fill in the form below listing each person attending.

Mail to: Dora Brandt, 1616 Heritage Place, Irondale, AL 35210

Reservations are accepted Not later than Friday, April 25.

Cancellations accepted up to Noon, Monday, April 28 by calling Dora Brandt at 205-956-0502.

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