Bobby Allen McAfee, Sr., "Grandpa", 78, peacefully passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2008, in Angleton, Texas. He was born November 27, 1929 in Corsicana, Texas to Leroy and Johnnie McAfee. He was preceded in death by 7 older brothers and sisters. He was a devoted Christian and dedicated Family man. Dad loved fishing and raised his sons fishing in Matagorda, Texas where he retired in 1994 and continued enjoying his love of the bays and, playing cards and dominoes with all of his friends.
He is survived by his four sons Dennis, Bob Jr., Hal, and Danny McAfee, 3 daughter- in-laws, Betty, Candy and Cheryl, 12 grand children; Dennis Jr., Elizabeth, Jonathan, Bobby III, Shannon, Julian, Jennifer, Cheridan, Christopher, Brandon, Shawn, and James;11 great-grand children and two older sisters, Florine Grey, and Marcialette Hettig.
The family will receive visitors from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Saturday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Sunday, May 18, 2008 at the First United Methodist Church in Matagorda, Texas with Rev. Pauline Harvey officiating. Interment will follow at the Matagorda Cemetery in Matagorda, Texas. Pallbearers will be Pat Keton, Terry Oglesby, Bruce Smith, Tom Klaiber, Roff Krueger and Duane Roberts.
The family would like to thank the IPH Hospice and Cypress Woods Care Center staff in Angleton, TX for all of their wonder¬ful care and support given to our Dad, Grandpa, and Great-Grandpa.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Matagorda, Texas. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net.
Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613.