of Lead Hill, AR

December 27, 1928 - January 26, 2015

Bobby Lee Clary, age 86, of Lead Hill, Arkansas, passed away Monday, January 26, 2015, in Harrison. He was born December 27, 1928, in Lead Hill, the son of Clay and Biffel (Richey) Clary. Along with his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by two brothers, John Abe Clary and Billy Clary; and a sister, Dorothy Austin.

Bobby was a lifelong resident of Lead Hill. He married Wilma Rose ''Bill'' Davis December 31, 1957 in Bear Creek Springs, Arkansas. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army having served during the Korean Conflict.

Bobby worked for Turney Wood Products of Harrison and Diamond City Lumber where he built many homes. He enjoyed woodworking and watching his children and grandchildren play sports. He served as scorekeeper for Lead Hill basketball and baseball games as well as being an umpire and raking the ball field. He enjoyed ushering at Razorback sporting events in Fayetteville. Bobby coached a women's softball team in Harrison, G. B. Walker Construction, which went to a state championship. He also played semi-pro baseball with his two brothers.

Bobby is survived by his loving wife, Wilma Rose ''Bill'' Clary; his son and daughter-in-law, Bobby Don and Cathy Clary; his daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Roger Huddleston; three grandchildren, Taylor Clary, Jacob Clary, and Davis Huddleston; and a host of other family and friends.



Visitation was Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.

Graveside funeral service was Thursday, January 29, 2015, at Milum Cemetery, Lead Hill, Arkansas, with Johnny Abe Clary officiating.

Interment was in Milum Cemetery, Lead Hill, Arkansas.

Pallbearers were Jacob Clary, John Galligan, Kenny Hairald, David Holt, Davis Huddleston and Billy Clay Clary.

Honorary pallbearers were Taylor Clary, Charles and Jane Adair, Cleta Clary, Dickey Clary, Shari and Tatum Holt, Zac and Parker Galligan, Cleta Ruth Parrish, Dennis Rains, Roger Huddleston and Bobby's nieces and nephews.

A special thank you to Dr. Cathy Clary for her excellent care through the years.

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