Robert "Bobby" Kessler

Robert Winton “Bobby” Kessler, 85, of Guyton, Georgia passed away November 4, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah.

He was born at home on the family farm and was the son of the late Dora Shearouse Kessler and Corley Kessler.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Hilda Cox Kessler; daughter, Alicia Kessler; sister, Eloise Zipperer and her husband Herman; his brother, Eugene Kessler and his wife Joyce.

Bobby graduated from Effingham County High School in 1959 and was a lifelong member of the IBEW. He enjoyed working in his garden, Bluegrass music, attending Southern Gospel singings, trips to the Great Smokey Mountains, and was a member and deacon of Faith Baptist Church in Guyton, Georgia.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Janelle Seckinger Kessler; his daughter, Ivy Nettles (Ric); son, Travis Kessler (Jonathan); brother-in-law, Kevin Seckinger (Jane); three grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 6, 2026 at Thomas C. Strickland and Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Faith Baptist Church, Guyton, Georgia, with Pastor Calvin Bradley and Pastor Tom Davis officiating.

Interment will follow at Springfield Cemetery.

Pallbearers: John Chesler, Andrew Kessler, Craig Zipperer, Thomas Kessler, Jonathan Fleeman, and Kevin Seckinger.

Donations in Bobby’s memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Thomas C. Strickland and Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.