Bobby was born on June 21, 1934, to Emmett Robbins and Mittie McKay in Rains County, Texas. He passed on January 4, 2023, in Emory, Texas. His funeral service will be Saturday, January 7, 2023, at 10:00 am with a visitation service, Friday January 6th from 6 to 8 pm.
Bobby married Mildred Wood on August 13, 1955, in Dallas. They enjoyed 67 years together. He was a member of Emory Baptist Church, worked as a butcher and managed multiple grocery and convenience stores for his cousin Max Fletcher. He loved to fish and golf, but his passion was gardening and growing flowers. He was very active in his church and enjoyed weekly game days with his church family.
Bobby is survived by his wife, Mildred; daughter, Cheryl Traylor and husband, David; sons, Kelly Robbins and wife, Donna, Kevin Robbins and wife, Grace; granddaughters, Shawnee Peacock and husband, Matthew, Angela Teel and husband, Reagan, Jayde Sustaire and husband Kevin, Kortni Deaver and husband Matt; grandsons, Brian Robbins and wife Melani, Brett Robbins and Bryan Robbins; great grandsons, Tucker and wife, Aubrey, Kole, Tate, Kade, Jake, Lexton, Kale and Rhett; great granddaughter, Lynnli; brothers, Jerry Robbins and wife, Vicky, Jim Robbins and Michael Robbins and wife, Rita; and a slew of nieces, nephews and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Carol Robbins; son, Danny Robbins; sisters, Mildred Neal, Jean Studdard, Betty McGriff and Patricia Drebitko.
Please consider making a memorial donation in honor of Bobby Robbins to Family Life Center at Emory Baptist Church and Pilgrim Rest Cemetery Association 780 RCR 3237 Emory, TX 75440
Friday, January 6, 2023
6:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Wilson - Orwosky Funeral Home
Saturday, January 7, 2023
10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
Emory Baptist Church
Saturday, January 7, 2023
11:00am - 12:00 pm (Central time)
Pilgrim Rest Cemetery
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