Robert Lester "Coondawg" Rials, III left for his heavenly home December 10, 2019. Loved by all he met, his larger than life spirit carries on through all that love him. After many years of loyal service, Robert retired from Montgomery County Engineering department. Coondawg also was an active member of Pine Level Water Board. An avid racing fan, in his younger years he raced at Montgomery Motor Speedway. In his later years he could still be found cheering on his favorite Nascar drivers. His favorite pastimes were hunting in Brundidge, serving his community, cooking BBQ, spoiling his Granddaughter and Alabama Football. Coondawg was a friend to all and could be counted on in anyone's time of need.
Preceded in death by his parents, Robert Jr. and Margie Maddox Rials as well as niece Courtney Boothe and many beloved Aunts and Uncles.
He is survived by his children, Rebecca Rials and Josh (Ashley) Rials. Granddaughter, Maddy Rials. Sisters, Connie Rials, Margie Ann (Dennis) Dicks, and Rachel (Billy) Segrest. Many nieces, nephews, cousins and countless family in the form of friends.
Pallbearers are Keith Weston, Josh Rials, Shane Broadway, Hunter Boothe, Billy Segrest and Joe Dicks. Honorary pallbearers are Table #5 members, George Von Gal, Mike D' Arciprete, David Hubbard and Dennis Woodall as well as Bill Weston, Jimmy Deese and Rick Young.
Services will be at Leak Memory Chapel. Visitation will be Friday, December 13, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 10:00am. Funeral at 11:00am. Graveside immediately following at Dublin Cemetery. Robert Allen will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Dublin Cemetery Fund and South Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue.
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