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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. |