Robert Burke McClary Sr.

Bobby, 77, was born April 3, 1935 to Thomas and Martha Burke McClary and passed away March 7, 2013 in Beaumont. Bobby was a long time resident of Beaumont, a businessman and owner of Air Vent Awnings for 50 years. He was a lifetime member of Optimist International for 55 years and Governor of the Southeast Texas Region from 1981 to 1983. He helped to establish the C-H-I-C-K-E-N Club and many other charter Optimist Clubs around Texas. Bobby spent many years working with Boys Haven and Girls Haven.
Bobby was challenged by polio at a young age but never let that slow him down and lived life to the fullest. He never met a stranger and spent his life serving the Lord, his family, his community and charities.
A memorial service will take place at 2:00 PM, Sunday, March 10, 2013 at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home with Reverend Bill Morgan officiating. There will be a gathering of friends and family from 1:00 PM until the service at 2:00.
Bobby is survived by his wife, Ona McClary; sons, Burke McClary, Calvin McClary and his wife Becky, Scott McClary and his wife, Anna and Andrew McClary; 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and his sister, George Ann Carroll and husband, Ben. He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Debra; his son, David; his sisters, Mara Katherine and Louise and his brother-in-law, Gene Elkins.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to Boys Haven, 3655 N. Major Dr., Beaumont, TX 77713 or to Girls Haven, 3880 Fannin, Beaumont, TX 77701.