Robert C. Beattie Jr.

Robert Beattie, Jr.

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, December 22, 2018, Robert C. Beattie, Jr., 87, loving husband of the late Cyndia Sartin “Cindy” Beattie.

Mr. Beattie was a lifelong resident of Augusta and was a 1948 graduate of Richmond Academy. He, along with his business partner and lifelong friend, Bill Hughes, entered Clemson College in 1949 and graduated in 1953. After graduation, both joined the United States Army. Following the military, they began their Architectural Firm, Hughes, Beattie, O’Neal, Law. Mr. Beattie was a member of the American Institute of Architects where he was the past president of the local chapter. During his career, he worked on several projects in Richmond, Columbia, Jenkins, Screven, McCormick, Lincoln, and Aiken counties. He was a member of NCARB, Lions Club, and The Hill Baptist Church where he taught Sunday school for many years.

He loved gardening in the spring and summer. Mr. Beattie adored his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Family members include daughters: Beth Wilson of Augusta, Lauren Banks (Buzzy) of Evans; grandchildren: Stephanie Wilson of Augusta, Steve Wilson of Augusta, Robert Banks of Evans, Dwight Banks of Evans, Lee Banks of Evans and William Banks of Evans; great grandchildren: Weylan Morris and Jolene Wilson; brother: Edwin Palmer Beattie of Columbus, GA.

A graveside service will be held Friday, December 28, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Westover Memorial Park with Rev. Hal Hodgens officiating.

Memorials contributions may be made to Augusta Christian Schools, 313 Baston Road, Martinez, GA 30907.

The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com