SOUTHERN HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY
1000 HODGESVILLE ROAD
DOTHAN, ALABAMA 36301
334-702-1712
Robert Leonard Karpovich, a resident of Dothan, died Friday, January 10, 2025 at his home. He was 94.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Friday, January 17, 2025 in Clearman Chapel at Southern Heritage with Chaplain Eddie Biss officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 AM until 10:45 AM prior to the services at the funeral home.
Mr. Karpovich was born August 12, 1930 and raised in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania. He joined the United States Air Force and met the love of his life, Hazel Vickers Karpovich. Following his tenure in the Air Force he began a career in Banking in Washington, D.C. Mr. Karpovich moved to Dothan in the early 90’s where he resided for the remainder of his life. He was a member of St. Columba Catholic and enjoyed rooting for the Washington Redskins.
Mr. Karpovich is preceded in death by two sons, Christopher Jon Karpovich and Michael Andrew Karpovich.
Survivors include his wife, Hazel Vickers Karpovich; grandchildren, Jason Karpovich (Stephanie), Laura Karpovich, Kimberly O’Quinn (Chris), Beth Karpovich and Joseph Karpovich; three great granddaughters, Aubrey and Emily O’Quinn and Olivia Karpovich; two sisters and a brother.
