Dr. Robert Martin Boger, age 75, was born February 11, 1935 and died
September 1, 2010. "Bob" as he was known was born in Albemarle, North
Carolina in 1935 to Martin Augustus Jr. and Ida Virginia Boger. He attended primary school in Albermarle. He graduated from The Webb School in 1953 in Bell Buckle, Tennessee and went on to pursue higher education at Emory University and graduating from Emory Medical School in 1960. After completing his internship he enlisted in the US Navy and became a Lieutenant after serving his country for three years. He returned to Atlanta, Georgia to complete his medical residency at Emory and the VA hospital. In his commitment to education he volunteered at Emory Medical School, assisting students towards academic excellence. Dr. Boger practiced medicine for 30 years at the VA Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Boger and sister, Nancy Beattie. He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 35 years, Jeanne; daughters, Mary (Nik) Mali of New York, NY, Virginia Cook and grandson Robert Nelson Cook of Newnan, Georgia; niece Kelly (Chris) Herrin and great nephew Christopher both of Albemarle, North Carolina. Graveside service will be held at the Fairview Memorial Park, Albemarle, North Carolina, Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 3:00 PM with Pastor Judy Copeland officiating. Bob believed in keeping things simple, and was known for his sense of humor and frequent quotes. A. S. Turner & Sons.
