Robert Kendell Alsobrook

Robert Kendell Alsobrook, 63, formerly of Coleman, FL, passed away June 3, 2024. Kendell was born January 9, 1961 to Robert Lee Alsobrook, Jr. and wife Paula Chrystelle Alsobrook ne'e Black in Bushnell, FL. Kendell worked in construction, offshore drilling four years, law enforcement 13 years, railroading as a locomotive engineer 25 years for CSX Transportation. While in law enforcement, he excelled at many jobs including detective, deputy and SWAT for Sumter County , firearms instructor, Tavares Interim Chief of Police, Center Hill Chief of Police. He was within reach of his Bachelor's Degree when he had an opportunity to hire on with CSX if he went to railroad school, so the next stop was the University of North FL in Jacksonville. He was hired as a conductor and after additional training in Atlanta was moved into the Locomotive Engineer position. He and his wife hail from railroading families. He received many awards for his skills. 25 years of railroading were cut short by pancreatic and liver cancer. Beloved by his children and grandchildren, he may or may not have given a ride on the train. A miraculous event happened in Jacksonville when he was about to drive a train across a very busy multi-lane highway crossing. The crossing gates did not come down. He was able to stop, with divine help, that very long train within inches of the highway, which stunned the concerned conductor. When asked how in the world did he manage to do that, Kendell quietly pointed up and said it was not him that stopped it. Kendell was a descendant of Florida Pioneers in the David Collins wagon train, from Tattnall Co., GA, settling Linden in Sumter County. Their last names were Akins, Black, Gideons. His paternal grandfather was one of the original electrical power linemen who wired Central FL. Five generation of the Alsobrook family are buried in the Adamsville Cemetery. Kendell was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day saints, an ordained Elder in the priesthood, and sealed to his family in the Orlando Temple. He was very interested in Family History Research. Survivors include his wife Terri Bailey Alsobrook, son Austin Alsobrook (Kelly), daughter Alyssa Doyle ne'e Alsobrook (Derick), grandchildren Liam, Cooper, Lachlan and Charlotte, another one due in October. His mother Chrystelle Alsobrook, sister Renee (Laura), brother Michael (Reiko). Sister-in-law Carla Bailey (Winston), many cousins, nieces, aunts and uncles. An avid hunter and fisherman and a fan of Florida football, he is also remembered by his close friends. Kendell was dearly loved and was the epitome of the Giving Tree, a character in a children's book by Shel Silverstein. Per Kendell's wishes, there will be no funeral and no memorial services. Todd Wahlquist is assisting the family with their arrangements (850-385-2193, www.bevisfh.com).

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Robert Kendell Alsobrook

January 9, 1961 - June 3, 2024