Robert “Robbie” John Kolb, Jr., 42, died Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at his home.

Born in Greenville, he was a son of Robert John Kolb, Sr. and Mary Dianne Dunn Kolb. He was a member of Harmony Church and was a professor at Morris College. He also dedicated much of his time to kidney disease research. He was a diehard Clemson Tiger fan. He served as a “Big Brother” while living in Boston.

Survivors include his parents of Sumter; a sister, Lisa K. Bean (Patrick) of Manning; a niece, Sara Herbert of Manning; a nephew, Andrew Herbert of Sumter; an uncle, William “Billy” Kolb (Jane) of Lake Wylie; an aunt, Beverly Chote of Sumter; and long time friend, Tim Herbert of Sumter.

A memorial service will be held at 3 P.M. Saturday at Harmony Church with Pastor Drew Choate officiating.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 P.M. Saturday at Harmony Church and other times at the home.

Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 508 Hampton Street, Suite 200, Columbia, SC 29201.

Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

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