Robert C. Allsbrook ’61

Robert C. Allsbrook ’61, of Mountain Brook, Ala.; Aug. 13. His career as an economist, trust officer, and financial advisor in Atlanta, Ga., and Charlotte, N.C., ultimately led him to AmSouth Bank in Birmingham, Ala. He retired from its successor, Regions Financial Corp., in 2012 as chief economist. During his career, he advised leaders of our nation, including several Federal Reserve Board chairmen, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation directors, governors and legislators, and a U.S. President-elect; taught college-level economics to night students at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte; and earned the designation of Chartered Financial Analyst charterholder. He regularly spoke to audiences throughout the nation about the economy and was a featured economics writer and commentator for regional and national television and print media. Aside from work, he was active in his church and enjoyed reading and studying Biblical history and theology. He is survived by his wife, DeLilah; a daughter and son-in-law; a son and daughter-in-law; and four grandchildren.