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Bob  Gilcrease

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BORN: Friday November 28, 1947
DIED: Friday January 29, 2010

SERVICE

Tuesday February 2, 2010
2:00 PM
Rest Haven Funeral Home - Rowlett Chapel
3701 Rowlett Rd.
Rowlett, TX   75088
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VISITATION

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Bob Gilcrease, age 62 of Rowlett, TX, passed away January 29, 2010. He was born November 28, 1947, in Wharton, TX, to William and Dorothy (Showalter) Gilcrease. Bob served in the U.S. Navy from 1966 to 1976, where he was an ace shot and made the maiden cruise on the USS JFK. A resident of Rowlett for 32 years, Bob worked for the military as a calibration technician and as hobbies loved building remote control cars and computers. He was an avid reader and enjoyed Sci-Fi movies and British comedies. He was a devoted fan of the Texas Rangers and Oklahoma University football and band.
 
Bob is survived by his wife: Ann Maresh Gilcrease of Rowlett, TX; daughter: Pam Gilcrease of Dallas, TX; brother: Roger Gilcrease of Lewisville, TX; aunt: Janice Anderson and cousin: Lisa Anderson both of Benton, AR; nephews: Garrett Gilcrease of Sacramento, CA, Craig Forbes of Ridgeland, MS, and Scott Forbes of Slidell, LA. He also leaves behind his dogs Boomer and Suzi and cat Angel. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, sister Kay Forbes, grandparents Albert and Mozelle “Honey” Showalter and Ben and Grace Gilcrease, uncle Ray Anderson, and cousin Al Anderson.
 
A memorial service will be held 2:00pm Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at Rest Haven Funeral Home-Rowlett Chapel with Rev. Wes Marks officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or SPCA.
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Condolences


02-05-2010

We were so sorry to hear today of Bob's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

Dr. George Bogard and staff

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02-02-2010

Roger,

I want to extend my sympathy and condolences to you and your family at this difficult time.  May you all find the comfort you need from our Heavenly Father. God is love, but that is so hard to understand sometimes here on the earth when bad things happen to us and the ones we love. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Brad 

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02-02-2010

Our prayers will be with you Roger

Jerry and Betty Long

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02-02-2010

Ann and Pam,

We are so very sorry for your loss.  You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Pat, Karan and Mike Daugherty

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02-01-2010

My prayers are with you & Pam at this time.

Sent by: Bennie Price-Robbins


02-01-2010

Ann and Pam

No words can ever take away the pain.  Just know that Bob was a wonderful man and that he loved you both.  We at Dr McKenney's office will miss him greatly.  Take care and I am praying for you both.

Much love

Trish

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01-30-2010

Ann,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Adriana Fjeseth

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