Bobbie Eakes

Bobbie Eakes was born in Warner Robins, Georgia, the youngest of five daughters. Her parents, Audrey and Bob, met while both were serving in the Air Force. When she was born, her father was stationed at Robins A.F.B. near Warner Robins. His military career took the family to Tyndall AFB, FL and Lakenheath RAFB, England. When he retired in 1972, her parents chose to return to Warner Robins. Then a sixth grader, she went on to attend C.B. Watson Elementary, Rumble Jr. High School, and Warner Robins High School. At WRHS, she was elected Sophomore Class President and was active in Beta Club, Spanish Club, Student Council, Regents, Junior Civitan and was a J.V. and Varsity Cheerleader. She participated in the WRHS Follies revue and won the lead roles in many of the musicals. At age 16, Bobbie was featured as a soloist with the United States Air Force Reserve Band in their Fourth of July Concert at the Warner Robins Civic Center. Five years later, she was honored to perform with them again