Bobby Lee Roe, 78, of Waco, passed away, Friday, December 15, 2017, surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 from 10:00AM to 11:00AM at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco
Funeral Service: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 11:00AM at Lake Shore Funeral Home.
Burial: Will take place at a later date in Kentucky. Honorary Pallbearers are Doug Fitzjarrell, Sonny Juarez, Doug Smith, John-Henry Keane, Richard Parker and Vic Brown.
Bobby was born in Olive Hill, Kentucky on April 22, 1939 to John Charles and Norma Counts Roe. He was one of thirteen children, and after graduating high school in 1957, joined the United States Air Force. He served for twenty years, including during the Vietnam War. While stationed in Abilene, Bobby met and married his wife Georgianna Stevens on June 3, 1960. Together they were stationed across the country and world, including three years in Japan. While stationed at Homestead AFB in Florida, Bobby graduated from Barry University and worked as an avionics instructor.
After retiring from the Air Force in 1977, Bobby moved his family to Waco and continued to serve his community for 15 years as a mail carrier for the US Post Office. He was a longtime Mason, most recently of Fidelis Lodge #1127, AF&AM. He has served as a Lodge Instructor, past Master and was awarded the Golden Trowel and achieved an “A” certificate. He was also a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason. Bobby also served at a district Deputy Grand Master in 2003.
Even after retirement, Bobby kept busy working with his hands, and was known to be able to repair just about anything he was tasked to do. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with friends and family.
Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, John and Norma Roe, along with nine of his siblings.
Bobby leaves his wife of over 57 years, Georgianna Roe; son, Christopher Roe and wife, Dava of Houston; daughter, Lisa Roe of Waco; grandchildren, Joshua and Chandler Osborne of Waco and Emily Roe of Houston; siblings, Rita Easterling, Hubert Fred Roe and Clifford Roe; along with numerous other loving family members and friends.
Contact Information:> Lake Shore Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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Very sad to hear about Bobby Lee. I loved him and always enjoyed talking to him at our reunions. This will make Christmas bittersweet for the family from now on. I wish I could be there for the services, but that just isn’t possible. Love to all of you. Beth Ann
Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Loved Uncle Bob very much
Bobby Roe was the most kindest, most patient and friendly man and Brother Mason I have ever known. Truly! an officer and a gentleman. He always took the time to help a friend when needed. Our Fraternity now has an empty place which can never be filled but only remembered with honor. Lord, embrace Bobby safely in your care for he is a keeper.
Prayers and for all of your family . Uncle Bob was a very special person.