Robert N. Tobias

Robert Naaman Tobias (Papa), died Saturday, January 7, 2023 at his home in Gilbert, SC. He was survived by his wife of 26 years, Dianne S. Tobias, brother and sister in law, Albert & Jeanie Tobias, children, Wendy & Rob Dill and Travis Guess, grandchildren, Della Rose Dill,Luke Dill, Jude Dill, Mark& Levi Dill, and Alex Smith. He also left behind many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. He was born in Columbia SC to Joel and Marie Tobias and was preceded in death by a baby sister, Cindy Tobias,his mother and father, brother Lewis Ballentine and sister and brother in law Barbara and Larry Skaggs. Robert loved working with his hands, being outdoors, and especially spending time with family. He loved the job of Papa to his beloved 6 grandchildren and never met an animal he couldn’t befriend. He will be greatly missed by his family but they are thankful to God that he is at peace now. The family wishes to thank the kind and compassionate hospice nurses from Prisma Health Hospice. A memorial service will be held Monday, January 16, 2023 at 4:00 at North Columbia Baptist Church located at 8140 Gray Fox Blvd Columbia, SC, 29223.