Robin Lamar Holtzclaw
July 8th, 1966 -June 17th, 2026
Rob was born July 8th, 1966, to Margie and Michael Holtzclaw along with sisters Dawn
and Michelle Holtzclaw. Rob attended Riverdale High where he became an avid swimmer
as well as wrestler and met his high school sweetheart and first wife Tammy Cooper. After
graduating high school Rob joined the United States Air Force reaching the rank of Sergeant
as an air traffic control man. After serving in the Air Force Rob became a Cobb County
Sheriff Deputy, meeting the men and women that would become lifelong friends. Rob was a
part of many teams including drug lab, undercover narcotics and various leadership
positions within the jail itself where he honorably retired from at the rank of Lieutenant.
Rob enjoyed golf as his favorite pastime, he brought his love for this to many of his
friends introducing them to the greatest game ever played. Rob spent most of his time
playing at Creekside Country Club in Paulding County Ga but loved to travel to enjoy the
sport in other states. Rob also loved playing the guitar and could often be found playing on
the back porch of their family home, especially during rainy nights.
Rob and Tammy raised two children Jacob and Haley Holtzclaw, Jacob their first born
was always taught the pillars that made an honorable man. To Rob that was honor,
integrity, duty and commitment. These same pillars follow Jacob to this day as he leads
teams as his father had before him and joining the Army National Guard to serve his
country. Haley was always a bright child and was taught to be the smartest person in the
room, to study, be bright, and to be strong. These teachings have helped her achieve what
Rob always wanted, which was for his children to live better lives than he did.
After Rob and Tammy’s divorce in 2010, Rob began a new and exciting relationship
with Veronica Mason. The two were nearly inseparable, enjoying the same hobbies, going
on spectacular vacations and overall completing each other. The two eventually moved
from Georgia to Muscle Shoals, Alabama and established the famous Shack, where they
enjoyed numerous hobbies including shooting, local foods and riding ATVs (and of course
having a world-famous golf course nearby was a plus as well). Their lovely relationship also
brought another gift, Alexandria Mason. Alex has often been described by Rob as one of
the hardest working people, respectful, sweet and intelligent. Alex was a stepchild, but
their relationship was anything but. The love they had for each other needed no
explanation, Rob always showed so much pride for Alex and one quick walk around their
home would reveal numerous letters and cards simply stating “love you dad”- Alex.
Rob is survived by his lovely wife Veronica Holtzclaw, his two children Jacob Holtzclaw
and Haley Pfotzer, his 6 grandchildren: Evelynn and Charlotte Holtzclaw, Hayden Wills, as
well as Millie, Callan and Cooper Pfotzer and stepdaughter Alexandria Mason.
In Lieu of flowers, please consider donating to St. Judes Children’s Hospital, it is a
foundation Rob has always supported and know this is what he would have always wanted.
