January 23, 1968 – August 8, 2021
Robert Baba, 53, of Turlock, CA and Brinson, GA, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021.
The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 16, 2021, at
The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 16, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Pickering officiating. Interment will follow at Delwood Baptist Church Cemetery with Bob Baba, Brandon Baba, Jerrid Colman, Edmond Ishoo, Mike Nobari, and Chris Hill serving as active pallbearers.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.bryantfuneralga.com. Memorial donations may be made to Bainbridge Decatur County Humane Society, 1250 Cox Avenue, Bainbridge, GA 39819.
Robert Emanuel Baba was born January 23, 1968 in Iran, the son of Emanuel & Alice Nobari Baba. He married Lisa Gibbs in 1997 and they made their home in Turlock, California. Robert owned Sharkey’s restaurant in Turlock but most recently decided Southwest Georgia was calling which led to frequent travel between their homes in Turlock and Brinson. Robert attended Delwood Baptist Church.
Robert did everything with gusto and was always willing to make a deal. He loved his family, which included his customers and staff. He was continually “on call” as the family repairman and seemed to solve any problem that arose. Cars were his passion and often the main topic of conversation. He was a friendly soul that seemed like someone you’d known forever after your first encounter.
Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Lisa Baba; his children, Brandon & Casssady Baba of Blue Ridge, GA, and Macy Baba & Jerrid Colman of Bainbridge; his grandchildren, Sophie, Brandon Jr., and Robert Tripp due to arrive in the fall; his mother, Alice Nobari Baba; his siblings, Bob Baba and Arbella Narsa of Turlock, CA; his nieces & nephews, Brittany, Alexis, Andrew, Lacey and Somer; and a host of extended family. Robert was preceded in death by his father, Emanuel Baba.
Robert Rest easy brotha. I remember the day I met you cruising around Turlock and then ending up at a canal party. I’m honored that we became friends we had some great times and great memories.
Far too soon, and too far away from your Turlock home. Your friends, in and out of your business (and those in your business we’re still friends), will all miss you.
Great family man, great person, and great businessman. Nice to have seen all three in you.
Rest Easy Robert, You Will Be Missed.
Some Of My Favorite Memories Of Robert: The Jokes He Made, The Respect He Had For His Customers, And Seeing Him Drive Down The Road In His Car And Always Giving A Friendly Wave.
I Will Never Forget Him
May he Rest In Peace! Allaha manekhle. Sending prayers and condolences to the family! We are very saddened to hear of his passing. We will always remember his smile and great personality while visiting sharkeys!
Larry and I were very sad to hear the news about Roberts passing.Larry worked with Robert at Gallo and spent many days and nights at Sharkey’s either playing pool or just hanging out with Robert and Vee. RIP Robert…….our sincere condolences to the family, especially Lisa and Macy❤️❤️❤️❤️
Rest easy buddy, we met in high school and had some good times and good laughs together. You were a hard worker and always strived to make it in life. Even if we didn’t see each other very often it’s like we would pick up where we left off. You will be missed my friend.
Words, how ever kind, can’t mend your broken heartache, but those who care for you and family share your grief and wish you comfort and peace of mind. Our condolences.
Rest in Peace Robert
My condolences to all of the family specially Macy I met Robert Lisa and Johnny when I first moved to Turlock in 1989 , in 1991 I walked in on them at the first sharkeys on Geer Road as they were setting up shop I was young and I saw a young Robert , Lisa and Johnny I said nice to meet you found out Robert and I were born on same day year and month became friends and customer ever since then . I have so much to say however I will stop there , my kids grew up going to sharkeys Robert you were and are a great guy Rest In Peace in heaven “ Jesus has your back” I was speechless when I heard unbelievable. I pray God will give strength to all of the family , may God bless his soul.
We will miss you it was awesome meeting you had great memories at Sharkeys our prayers and love go to your family
I’m absolutely wrecked by the news that Robert has gone on to the afterlife. I’ve been going to Sharkeys since his pool hall was on Geer rd. So many years ago. I would play pool so often I would even play pool with his kids. His wife and him would shop in Albertsons where I would work and talk about cars. He had such a kind heart and nice personality treated everyone the same. He will be sorely missed by the Community of Turlock. I hope his legend and his Pool Hall lives on. God Bless him and his family. My condolences to Lisa and his kids.
Rack em up in heaven we will play some 9 ball when we meet again.
So sorry to here of Roberts passing, from my family here in Turlock. He over past 21 years has moved, set up, re felted my table 5 times. He was always there when I needed and very helpful which goes to his character I’m sure. Sincere Condolences to his family.
R.I.P Robert you will be missed by everyone God bless you and your family in Jesus name amen 🙏 🙌 ❤