Bob (Bobby) Lawler
Bob (Bobby) Lawler, 76, of Mauriceville, died Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at Baylor St. Luke Medical Center in Houston.
Funeral services will be 6:00 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2017, at First Baptist Church of Mauriceville, with Reverend Kevin Brown officiating. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held prior to the service from 4:00-6:00 p.m., Friday at the church.
Born in Orange, Texas, on July 19, 1940, Bob was the son of Thomas William Lawler, Sr. and Edna Lucille (McKinley) Lawler. He served as the Vice President of Harding and Lawler, Inc. prior to his retirement, and he attended First Baptist Church of Mauriceville. Bob was extremely witty and had a great sense of humor. He loved antique cars and was an excellent woodworker. Known to his family as “Bobba”, he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who loved the time he spent sharing meals with family and friends. Bob was blessed with many friends that he considered to be like family, and they all helped to fill his life with joy. He truly had a joy for life, and that feeling will live on in all who knew him as we celebrate and honor his memory.
He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas “Tommy” Lawler, Sr.; mother, Edna Lucille Lawler; and brother, Thomas William “Bill” Lawler, Jr.
Bob is survived by his wife, Linda Kliesch Lawler of Mauriceville; daughter, Sherri Lawler of Mauriceville; daughter and son-in-law, Kelli and Terry Small of Friendswood; granddaughter, Ashlea Claybar and fiancé Jeffrey David of Baton Rouge, LA; grandson, Stephen Small of Friendswood; cousins, JoAnn Bourgeois and Ella Goodwyn of Longview; brother-in-law, Ron Kliesch and wife Kathryn of Ingram; numerous nieces and nephews; and many wonderful and devoted neighbors and friends.
Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be Walker Linscomb, Joe Shannon, Tommy Burton, James VanPelt, Benny Rhoads, John McGee, and Al Granger.
The family wants to express their appreciation to Dr. Maria Blahey and her staff, and Dr. Jorge Garcia-Gregory and his staff for the excellent medical care provided to Bob. The family also wants to express their gratitude to all of his special nurses and friends at cardiac rehab for making his last years so enjoyable.
As a tribute to Bob’s relaxed life style, those attending the visitation and funeral service are encouraged to dress casually.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Mauriceville, PO Box 56, Mauriceville, TX 77626, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Condolences
Sherry Dickerson
February 14, 2017
Linda....Kim called to let me know about Bobby. I want to express my sympathy to you and your family. I have so many wonderful memories of you and Bobby not the least being of waterskiing, Sunday drives, gocarts, BBQs at your house, RC Colas and Moonpies. In fact looking back, all I remember is sunshine and laughter. Time and distance have not diluted my thoughts of those halcyon days. Most sincerely, Sherry (Gutteridge Dickerson)
Stacey Arabie
February 10, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with your sweet family. Sincerely, Irene & Frank Arabie
Sherri Hardesty
February 10, 2017
well what can I say this man was like another daddy to me growing up being that me and his daughter Sherri went to school together since kindergarten -stayed a many a night over their house -he will be missed tremendously --LOVE AND HUGS to ALL in the passing of your loved one
Nan Sonnier
February 10, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Nan Sonnier
Toni Cogbill
February 10, 2017
We have so many wonderful memories of Bobba! The entire family was our second family as we started out as young parents, always making Caleb feel as if he were their own grandchild. We will always remember his easy going way, being witty without even trying , and his love of friends and family! One of my favorite memories was not after I had met the family , I was big and pregnant, we drove all the way to Lousiana to eat because you could get a big old sweet tea at Richards for .70 cents! (I'm not going to lie for a brief minute I thought I was being kidnapped, lol) But if that would have been true I would've gladly stayed a captive! Lot's of great memories, Bobba will be missed. Prayers to L.L. , Sherry, & Kelli along with the rest of the family and many friends.
Tom, Kay And Lorida Claybar
February 10, 2017
Tom, Kay and Lorida Claybar purchased the Country Basket Blooms for the family of Bob (Bobby) Lawler.
Tillman And Cheryl Richey
February 9, 2017
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of Mr. Lawyer. Truly, he was a great man, loving husband, and father.
Heaven receives a wonderful soul and God helps those who stay behind.
Tillman and Cheryl Richey
Loy Mccorkle
February 9, 2017
God seems to call the good ones home way to soon my friends. I am so sorry for your loss Linda, Kelli and Sherri. We have never met such a loving family who took us into their foul and loved us so very much. In the short time that we lived together in Sunnyside, we shared priceless memories that brought laughter and even tears. Bobba loved picking on Matthew and was always ready with such great advice on how to deal with the neighbors. He so enjoyed having Linda pedal her heart out on the front of that bicycle built for two... I still believe he was putting a little pressure on the brake the entire time. (He had that look about him!) And the enjoyment he had on his face watching little Myles devour that pasta at D'Angelos. Great times with wonderful friends. Keep the faith my sweet family, God is enjoying the greatest sense of humor that I've had the pleasure of knowing. No more pain, no sickness, only happiness and laughter until we are all together again. There is another Angel watching over us now... I love them both!
Rnell Bryant
February 9, 2017
Linda, I was so sad when l heard about Bob. I think about my Mauriceville Friends often. Heaven will never be the same with Bob and James. My thoughts, prayers and love goes out to you and your family. May God be with you. Blessings Rnell Bryant
Cardiac Rehab -Marsha.Sharon,Danielle And Kathleen
February 9, 2017
Cardiac Rehab -Marsha.Sharon,Danielle and Kathleen purchased the Full Of Love Bouquet for the family of Bob (Bobby) Lawler.
Martha Nelson
February 9, 2017
Martha Nelson lit a candle in memory of Bob (Bobby) Lawler
Loy K Mccorkle
February 8, 2017
Loy K McCorkle purchased the Beautiful in Blue for the family of Bob (Bobby) Lawler.