of Batesville, AR
December 25, 1940 - December 30, 2012
Bob G. Stobaugh, Sr., 72, of Batesville, died Sunday, December 30, 2012 in Batesville.
He was born in Bragg City, Missouri on December 25, 1940 and was the son of C. Lindell Stobaugh and Betty Jewel Oliger Stobaugh.
He completed high school at Risco, Missouri and attended Arkansas College (now Lyon) in Batesville and was a member of the Arkansas College Scots basketball team.
He was a salesman for Builder's Supply of Batesville, North Arkansas Cash Lumber and Bryant Lumber Company.
Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, and feeding the birds and deer in his backyard. He loved sports and was an accomplished athlete at Risco High School. He was a great basketball player holding the single game scoring record of 54 points and this record was not broken for twenty years. He was a Little League baseball coach during the time his son, John, was young. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Batesville.
He is survived by his wife, Gayle Young Stobaugh of Batesville; sons: Bob G. Stobaugh, Jr. and his wife, Shelia of Little Rock, Arkansas and John M. Stobaugh and his wife, Freda of Allen, Texas; a granddaughter, Maegan Alexander of McKinney, Texas; sisters: Emma Sue Chambers and her husband, Lendon of Linden, Michigan, Alice Fortner of Parma, Missouri, Shirley Kay Kennedy and her husband, Robert of Holiday, Florida; a brother, Danny Stobaugh and his wife, Kathy of Batesville, Arkansas; a sister-in-law, Jennie Lee Stobaugh and her son, Michael John of Batesville; a brother-in-law, Don Landers and his wife, Barbara of Malden, Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Patsy Landers; and a brother Jerry Stobaugh.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at First United Methodist Church with Bob and Kay Burton officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.
Pallbearers will be David Stobaugh, Jeff Stobaugh, Blake Stobaugh, David Wagster, Jeremy Stobaugh, Jody Tosh, Mark Fortner, and Brent Landers. Honorary pallbearers are Michael John Stobaugh, and Dr. J. R. Baker.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 615 E. Main Street, Batesville, AR 72501.
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14 Condolence(s)
David & Lori Campbell
Monday, January 7, 2013
Mrs. Stobaugh and family,
We were so sad to hear of the loss of Mr. Stobaugh. He was a kind, quiet man whom we thought a lot of. Our prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.
Mary Beth and Tommy Milligan
Friday, January 4, 2013
Dear Gayle and family ,We were so sad for you all when we got word of Mr. Stobaugh passing. The video slide show was such a good tribute to a life well lived. Love to you and yours, The Milligans
Jan Burrow Qualls
Thursday, January 3, 2013
In my thoughts and prayers...Jan Burrow Qualls
Andrea, Troy, Kayleigh and Gracie Fredrickson
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Uncle Bob, you will always hold a special place in my heart. Your love of nature and animals and your sense of humor are in my genes! I will miss hearing you tell stories and adding in a "ya see..." with every pause. :) See you in Heaven...we'll miss you until then.
Marcus Board & Family
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
May God bless you and your family during this difficult time. My parents, Carol and Veryl Board, also want to extend their condolences. Mr. Stobaugh was a good man and will be missed.
Alice Mason
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
My deepest sympathy to you, Bob, and your entire family. We are never ready to lose our parents, are we? You have been in my prayers & will continue to be.
Betty Cockrill
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Gayle and family, I am so sorry to hear about Bobby. My Prayers are with you and your family.
Bill, Mary, Andrea, Melissa & Andy Menard
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Dear Stobaugh Family:
We would like to express our deepest sympathy for your family during the loss of Bobby. It is never easy to experience the loss of someone you love. Those we love don't ever go away. They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near. Their love is a wonderful memory which will always be dear inside our hearts. May God bless and comfort you through this difficult time of sorrow. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Brenda & Marty Aydelotte
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Gayle and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Bob was such a sweet man and always had a kind word to say. May GOD wrap his loving arms around you at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers . Much love.
Marty & Brenda Aydelotte
Tommy Bryant
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Bob's passing deeply saddens me. Bob was the most loyal of friends. If you needed someone anytime day or night for any reason Bob would be there. Bob worked for my family for decades and was always a loyal and faithful employee.
Doug and Pat hill
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Gayle and family, we are keeping you in our prayers. God Bless you all!
Harlon & Shirley Martin
Monday, December 31, 2012
Gayle you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
JoAnn Scarbrough Davidson
Monday, December 31, 2012
Mrs. Stobaugh,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your sons at this time. I can remember when I was in choir at Batesville High School and we had a program going on Bob was always there. I don't think he ever missed a program you had for us. My mother lived across the street from you on Bryant St. and I would always see Bob working in his yard planting pretty flowers in his flower beds. Your great memories of him will last you and your sons forever. Bob was a great man.
JoAnn S. Davidson
Mary E. Scarbrough
Bettye Lou Oliger Fox
Monday, December 31, 2012
I will forever remember my first cousin Bobby as he was when we would come and visit Uncle Lindell in the 50's: he was a tall, skinny kidand very quite and kind. My prayers are with all his family, including his surviving brother and sisters.