Robert Thurlo League

Robert Thurlo League, age 82, passed away on June 10, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Iva League and son Craig League; sister Elna (Richard) Hanson. Robert was born on Dec. 25, 1942, on a farm in Haleyville, AL. Mr. League was a veteran of the US Army and the Army National Guard. He had multiple occupations which led him to Birmingham. A majority of his career was in trucking. He worked at AAA Cooper for over 30 years and was given multiple awards for safe driving. Robert was an active member of Pinson First Baptist Church. He loved Nascar, football, and military history. In his retirement he enjoyed hanging out with his friends at Jack's, spending time with Jane and her dog Bella.

Mr. League is survived by his life partner Jane Montgomery; two sons, Darryl (Martha) League, Steven (Delayne) League; grandchildren, Kalyn (Dillon) Goodwin, Kyle (Elizabeth) League, Stephanie (Adam) Blackmon, Hailey League, Emily League, Walker League, Presley League, Winston League; great-grandchildren, Mason and Ava; sisters, Bennie (Buford) Thompson, Ann Gault; daughter-in-law Cherie League. He had a bonus family, also Traci (Marin) Chesser, Amy (Scott) Ragsdale and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren in love.

The Pallbearers will be Kyle League, Adam Blackmon, Walker League, Winston League, Scott Ragsdale and Martin Chesser.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 9:00 am until 10:00 am at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. There will be a chapel service at 10:00 am at the funeral home with burial to follow at Jefferson Memorial Gardens.