Obituary of robert wayne born, jr.

Robert Wayne “Bubba” Born, Jr. passed from this life July 25, 2022, just ten days past his 63 rd birthday, born July 14, 1959. A Pensacola native, Bubba attended Tate High School and graduated from the University of West Florida with a BS in Industrial Technology. He formed R. W. Born Mechanical, a successful industrial HVAC company, among other achievements. Robert loved his family, fishing, his pet dogs, notably Ace, who perished in Hurricane Ivan, and his work, contributing his HVAC skills to many developments in the Pensacola area and beyond. Bubba is remembered as a persistent and brutally honest businessman with a workman’s spirit. Early to midlife, his work ethic exceeded all bounds. Later in life, an adventurous spirit took hold of him along with an extended bout of alcoholism, although he said he’d found God and peace before he passed on. Something of a tall American tale, he’s known for surviving the direct impact of Hurricane Ivan’s storm surge on waterfront property in Pensacola, proof of the man’s bullheaded nature and capacity for survival. His life had a definite impact on all who met him. Despite his past success as an HVAC entrepreneur, Bubba privately wished he had become a veterinarian, evidence of the kind nature he possessed that those close to him will remember. Bubba is survived by his daughter, Lindsey Danielle Born, and adopted son, Spencer Robert Born. Lindsey made Bubba the proud grandfather of her son, Tyler Leigh Auclair. Bubba also is survived by his sister, Jan Elizabeth Born, and brother, Timothy George Born, and their loving parents, Robert Wayne Born, Sr., and Jan McLellan Born. A visitation and memorial service will be held Saturday, July 30, 2022, with the visitation at 10:00 AM, followed by the memorial service at 10:30 – 11: 30 AM at Scenic Hills Church of Christ, 1295 E Nine Mile Road, Pensacola, Florida, 32514. In place of flowers, donations are requested to be made to Waterfront Rescue Mission, available online or by mail, PO Box 870, Pensacola, FL 32591.