Matagorda County Obituaries
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William R. "Bill" Karkoska - Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

William R. “Bill” Karkoska, Jr.
June 23, 1954 - Dec. 25, 2006

William R. “Bill” Karkoska, Jr., 52, of Bay City died Christmas Day, December 25, 2006 following a sudden illness.

He was born June 23, 1954 in Bay City, Texas to the late Bill and Anna Zbranek Karkoska. Bill was a lifelong resident of Matagorda County; a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Bay City; and worked construction as a welder in the Freeport and Old Ocean area.

Survivors include: his sister and her husband, Barbara and Oscar Bunge of Wharton; his very dear friend and confidant, Beverly Stroeman; nephew, Alan Todd Slaughter and great nephew, Brandon Slaughter both of San Antonio.

A rosary will be recited at 7:30 pm Thursday, December 28, 2006 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Mass will be 2:00 PM Friday, December 29, 2006 at Holy Cross Catholic Church with the Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.

His family from Austin and friends from Bay City will serve as pallbearers.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.taylorbros.net.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. 979-245-4613.

Bay City Tribune, December 27, 2006
 

Roy Lee Keith & Lula Mae Keith - Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Lula Mae Keith

Lula Mae Keith, 91, of Bay City, passed from this life to her heavenly home on October 10, 2002 at Bay Villa Nursing Home in Bay City. She was born March 20, 1911 in Louise, TX to the late Oscar Dean and Ora Young Keith.

Mrs. Keith was a resident of Bay City the past five years, a former longtime resident of Sargent, and a member of the Brazoria Assembly of God Church.

Survivors include: five daughters and sons-in-law, Jessie and Joe Crosson of Fort Worth, Jean and Glenn Montgomery of Fairfield, Neta and Norman Frankum of Sweeny, Wanda and Bobby Frankum of Brazoria, and Dorothy and Gary Irwin of Sutherland Springs; one son and two daughters in law, Bobby and Sandra Keith of Sweeny, and Winnie Keith of Old Ocean; 19 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. Keith; infant daughter, Edna; son, Elmer “Sonny” Keith; and four brothers.

The family will have a celebration of life service Sunday, October 13, 2002, at the Brazoria Assembly of God Church with the Reverands Dale Frankum and Gary Irwin officiating. Interment will follow Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Van Vleck. Her grandsons will be pallbearers.

The family received friends Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A00014B2002OT13

The Bay City Tribune, Sunday, Oct 13, 2002
 

Carol Elizabeth Kelly
January 18, 1949 - January 18, 2019

Carol Elizabeth Sherrer Kelly, 70, of Bay City passed away January 18, 2019.  She was born January 18, 1949 in Houston, TX to Kenneth Lee Sherrer and Patricia Ann Wegner Sherrer.

Carol was preceded in death by her father (Kenneth), her husband of 40 years Joe Kelly, Bobby Tucker (“the son she never had”) and their beloved dog, Ranger.

She is survived by her mother Patsy Sherrer Anderson; daughters Alisha Kelly and Allison Kelly Lawhon; sisters Terry Andresen (Steve) and Nancy Bullock (Mickey); brother Alan Sherrer (Lynn); grandchildren Sydney and Brody Lawhon and Karley Kelly. Debbie Bingham; mother-in-law Raye Kelly; sister-in-law Peggy Roome; as well as an extensive number of other relatives and close friends.

Carol was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all.  Those who loved her knew she enjoyed shopping, reading, and spending time with friends and family and Starbucks.  Beyond all of this, the things that brought her the most joy were those moments spent with children and grandchildren. She loved cheering them on at their games and activities, as well as cuddling up to watch their favorite shows. She was fiercely loyal to her friends and loved ones. A true matriarch, she loved, counseled and protected those who were dearest to her. Though she was modest to a fault, amongst Carol’s numerous life accomplishments was her notoriety for the best fried chicken in town. Her door was always open for those who loved her and her generous spirit was inspiration to all who knew her. 

Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. Chester Sassman officiating.  Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers will be Jason Gilmer, Scott Lawhon, Paul Roome, Christopher Sneath, Joel Wamget and Austin Roome. Honorary pallbearers Brody Lawhon, Woody Kellogg.

The family wishes to thank those who have extended financial and emotional support for Carol during her final days. 

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home & Bay City Tribune, January 23, 2019           Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Donald Ray Kelly, Sr.
(August 1, 1935 - March 8, 2015)

Donald Ray Kelly, Sr., 79, was born August 1, 1935 in Palacios, TX to the late Lawrence and Ella Cosby Kelly. He attended and graduated from Palacios High School. Shortly thereafter, he was employed by Alcoa Aluminum where he became a Lab Analyst. Around this same time he met and married Pearl Mary Wagner, his beloved wife of nearly 60 years. They would never leave Palacios, and he would later retire from Alcoa Aluminum after 39 years.

He became a longtime member of the Church of Christ, A devout Christian with an unrelenting faith and belief in God’s Providence, and his personal savior Jesus Christ. Donald was a kind honest man with an incredible quick wit who never shirked a task, always placing his family’s needs above his own. He loved ranching and working on and driving his antique cars, but most of all he simply enjoyed being with his family. But on March 8, 2015, the Lord softly called him home. If the love a family feels for one, is the true measure of ones wealth, then our father was extremely blessed. He will be deeply missed by his wife, children and grandchildren.

Donald is preceded in death by his parents; daughter Patricia Kelly; half sister Mary Richards and half brother Robert McCrory. He is survived by his wife Pearl Wagner Kelly; daughters Stephanie Winfield (Charles) of San Marcos, TX and Beverly Vacek of Palacios, TX; sons Donald Kelly, Jr. of Palacios TX and Harold Wagner Kelly of Austin TX; sister Betty Burch; brothers Lawrence Kelly, Jr. of Victoria, TX and Roy Kelly of Palacios, TX; grandchildren Justin Kelly (Andrea), Jessica Vacek, Dylan Kelly, Lucas Kelly, Kaitlyn Vacek, Amy Vacek, Colton Kelly and Christian Kelly; great grandchildren Laila Kelly, Roman Kelly, Abram Kelly, Belen Kelly and John Paul Kelly.

The family will receive visitors Wednesday, March 11 at the funeral home from 5-7pm. Services will be held at Palacios Funeral Home on Thursday, March 12 at 10:00am with Bro. Shan Jackson and Rev. Sonny Balch officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing, TX. Pallbearers are Justin Kelly, Lucas Kelly, Jamie Garcia, Rene Galvan, Kenny Maynard and Stephen Frangullie.

www.taylorbros.net
 

Gary Joe Kelly
August 9, 1946 – July 13, 2014

Joe Kelly, 67, of Bay City, TX, passed away July 13, 2014.

He was born August 9, 1946 in Bay City, TX, to George Bud Kelly and Raye Tillmon Kelly. He and his father co-owned Kelly’s Car Care in Bay City for many years.

He loved to fish and cook, especially bar-b-que, but most of all , he loved spending time with his three grandchildren. His favorite pastime was cheering on those girls at the softball fields.

His father preceded him in death.

Survivors include his mother, Raye Kelly of Bay City; wife, Carol Kelly of Bay City; daughters, Allison Lawhon and Alisha Kelly, both of Bay City; sister, Peggy Roone and husband Bill of Bay City; grandchildren, Karley Kelly, Sydney Lawhon and Brody Lawhon; nephew, Paul Roome and wife Bridget; niece, Patricia Bell and husband Doug; uncle and aunt, Jay and June Tillmon; close cousins, Kelley Ann Young, Nell McKinney, John Jennings, Gloria Ziegenhals and Bill Kelly; as well as numerous other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 12 noon until 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at the First Baptist Church in Van Vleck, with the Rev. Bob Hobbins and the Rev. Chester Sassman officiating.

Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Bubba Simons, Christopher Sneath, Bobby Tucker, John Jennings, Chris Hinman and Matt Lawhon.

Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, 979-245-4613.

Bay City Tribune, July 16, 2014           Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Mary Beth Mask Kemp
October 28, 1928 – April 27, 2014

Mary Beth Mask Kemp went home to her heavenly Father on Sunday, April 27, 2014.

She was born October 28, 1928, in the home of grandparents, Henry E. and Mary Becker of Anderson, Grimes County, Texas, to parents, Ella Becker West and Hugh Othel West. Raised by her grandparents, Henry and Mary, she graduated from Navasota High School in Navasota, Texas. She moved from Bishop, Texas to Bay City, Texas in July of 1961. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, where she taught 4th and 5th grade Sunday School and Girl’s Auxiliary. She was also a member of Adult l Sunday School Gleaners Class. She married Albert Kemp in 1999.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Kemp; grandparents; parents; half-sister, Ruth Maddox; half-sister, Cloye West Catchings; and half-brother, Hugh West.

She is survived by her daughter, Celia Beth Shaver of Arlington, Texas; son, Kevin Kyle Mask (Beatrice) of Southlake, Texas; grandchildren, Christopher Scott Jenkins (Kelly) of Keller, Texas, Corey Adam Shaver (Moska) of Humble, Texas, Megan Haley Mask of Dallas, Texas and Kody Kyle Mask of Southlake, Texas; cousins, Judy Roskosky (John) of Angleton, Texas and Jeannine Sims (Cecil) of Portland, Oregon; niece, Kay Keeling (Ken) of Huntsville, Texas; step-children, Kristie Kemp Marchant (Paul), Craig Kemp (Claudia), David Kemp (Lou) and Annette Kemp; and her caregiver and friend, Carol Lynn Guynes.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 1, 2014, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas, with the Rev. Dr. Mike Zimmerman officiating.

Visitation will be from held from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at the funeral home.

Burial will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net

Bay City Tribune, April 29, 2014              Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Hattie Mae Kinchloe
15 Apr 1927 – 20 January 2015

BAY CITY - Hattie Mae Kinchloe, 87, of Bay City formerly of Danevang passed away on January 20, 2015, She was born on April 15, 1927 in Weimar, Texas to the late Pete and Emmie Varnell and was a homemaker.

Survivors include her daughter Kathy Kinchloe of El Campo, son Karl Kinchloe Jr. and wife Martha of Bay City, 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Hattie was preceded in death by her parents, husband Karl Kinchloe Sr., and daughter Karlyn Bates.

Visitation will be held on Friday January 23, 2015 From 9 am to 2 pm at Triska Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2 pm with Pastor Damon Rambo officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.

Condolences for the family may be left online at www.triskafuneralhome.com

Triska Funeral Home El Campo, Texas 979-543-3681.

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 21 January 2015
 

Mr. William King

Mr. William King, age 51 years 8 months 29 days, passed away at the family residence in Blessing, Texas, Wednesday night. He has been engaged in the drug business for 10 years, in Blessing.

Mr. King is survived by his wife, Mrs. William King of Blessing, Texas, two daughters, Mrs. M. C. Bess, Corpus Christi, Texas and Mrs. M. H. Meadows of Vanderbilt, Texas; two sons, William George and Henry David King of Blessing, Texas. Mr. King’s other relatives live in England.

Funeral services will be Friday morning from the family residence in Blessing with Bishop Quinn of Houston, Texas, officiating. Burial will be in Hawley Cemetery with Blessing Masonic Lodge having charge.

Funeral arrangements are in charge of Taylor Bros.

Daily Tribune, June 30, 1938
 

Anita Ford Knapp

BAY CITY - Anita Ford Knapp, 73, of Bay City, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2014.

A visitation will be held from 2 - 8 p.m. on Friday, November 7, 2014 at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home. A funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Mother Zion Baptist Church, with Rev. Murray Martin as pastor and Rev. C.L. Wallace as eulogist. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery.

Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, 2500 Avenue C, Bay City, 979-245-5197.

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 7th November 2014
 

Eleanor Josephine Bures Knebel
February 14, 1919 - September 21, 2014

Eleanor Josephine Bures Knebel, 95, passed away quietly September 21, 2014, at the Matagorda Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1919, in Midfield, TX, to the late Joseph B. Bures and Theresa Brhlik Bures Krenek. After graduating from Blessing High School, she married George F. Knebel, on August 30, 1938, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing, TX. They were married for 51 years until his death, in January, 1990.

Eleanor was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, a charter member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, the K.J.Z.T., AARP, American Legion Post 649 Ladies Auxiliary, and the Phillip H. Parker VFW Post 2438 Ladies Auxiliary. She was a member of the Holy Cross Altar Society, and along with Lillian Milberger, organized the First Annual Turkey Dinner. Eleanor was a certified dental assistant and worked with Robert B. Kelly, DDS for 34 years, until her retirement in 1991.

Throughout her life, Eleanor enjoyed sewing, hand stitching, dancing, cooking and baking. She loved playing dominos, black jack, and traveling with her family and friends. She always took great pride in her appearance. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her pride and joy.

Besides her parents; and husband; she was preceded in death by her sister, Elsie Kana.

Survivors include her daughter, Margaret Hicks and husband Travis of Bay City; son, George Knebel Jr. and wife Irene of Hallettsville, TX; grandchildren, Kristi Knebel Wolchansky and husband David, Kent Hicks and wife Becky, and Kimberly Hicks; and great-grandchildren, Taylor Allen, Samantha Hicks and Mason Hicks. She is also survived by sisters-in-law, Dorothy Knebel Jenkins and Carmen Russo Knebel; brother-in-law, Billie Jenkins; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX.

The Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, September 25, 2014, at Holy Cross Catholic Church with the Rev. Greg Korenek officiating.

Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck, TX.

Memorials may be made in her name to Holy Cross Catholic School, Holy Cross Catholic Church or the charity of your choice.

Serving as pallbearers will be Kent Hicks, Michael Kana, Mark Kana, Donny Knebel, Joe Jenkins. Larry Knebel, Arthur Lawrence and Arthur Milberger.

Honorary pallbearers will be Frank Pokluda, Ralph Pokluda, Robert Kelly, Gilbert Saha, Ronnie Knebel, Steve Cashion, David Wolchancky, Eddie Knebel Jr., Jimmy Knebel, Kenny Kruppa and Fred Holub.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Matagorda Nursing & Rehabilitaiton Center for the exceptional care and love shown to Eleanor.

Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, 979-245-4613.

Bay City Tribune, September 24, 2014                George F. Knebel                     Photos courtesy of Faye Cunningham

George F. Knebel Sr.

Funeral services for George F. Knebel Sr., 74, of Bay City will be held at 10 am Monday at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Msgr. James Brunner officiating.  Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.

Rosary will be said at 6 pm Sunday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Chapel.

Mr. Knebel was born Aug. 23, 1915, in Weimar to Frank E. and Emelie Ripper Knebel and died Jan. 19, 1990, in Matagorda General Hospital.

A member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, he was a Bay City resident since 1934.  He owned and operated Knebel Refrigeration Service in Bay City and was a third degree member of Knights of Columbus Council 3070, fourth degree member of St. Mary Star of the Sea General Assembly Council, member of Blessing American Legion Post 649, VFW Post 2438 in Bay City and WWII veteran.

Survivors include his wife, Eleanor Bures Knebel of Bay City; mother-in-law, Theresa Bures Krenek of Bay City; daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and W. Travis Hicks of Bay City; son and daughter-in-law, George and Irene Knebel Jr. of Bay City; sister, Dorothy Knebel Jenkins of Palacios; brother, Eddie J. Knebel of Houston; three grandchildren, Kristi Jo Knebel, Williams Kent Hicks and Kimberly Claire Hicks; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Michael Kana, Mark Kana, Joe Jenkins, Ronnie Knebel, Donnie Knebel and Larry Knebel. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post 649 and VFW Post 2438.

Arrangements are with Taylor Funeral Home, Bay City.

Daily Tribune, January 1990            Courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 

David Allen Kocurek

Funeral services for David Allen Kocurek, 64, of Palacios were held last Wed. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with burial following at the Palacios Cemetery. David was born January 20, 1950 in Palacios to Dorothy Shimek Kocurek and the late Paul Kocurek and he passed away on September 6, 2014.

He is survived by his mother; wife, Rita Kocurek of Palacios; daughters Jasmina Kocurek and Jelisa Kocurek, both of Palacios; son, Nathan (Marie) Kocurek of McKinney; grandchildren, Aaron Kocurek, Brian Kocurek and Mei Kocurek; sisters, Debbie Barnett of Palacios, Margaret Pena of Castroville, Mellisa Brown of Sweeny, and Angie Castanon of Palacios; and brothers, Jerry Kocurek of Danbury, Tom Kocurek of Palacios, Andy Kocurek of Van Vleck, Patrick Kocurek of Oregon, Tim Kocurek of Florida, Chris Kocurek of Angleton, and Richard Kocurek of Palacios.

He was preceded in death by his father.
 

Pallbearers were Nathan Kocurek, Trent Kocurek, Librado Segovia, Jr., Ryan Olivares, Thomas Castanon and Richard Stelzer.

Palacios Beacon, September 17, 2014
 

Donald Lee Kopecky
 

Funeral services for Donald Lee Kopecky, 57, of Flynn and formerly of Palacios were held Jan. 17 at the Flynn Assembly of God with Bro. Rick Smith officiating.

Donald was born in Baytown on June 7, 1957 to his parents Elo J. Kopecky Sr. and Janie (Nesrsta) Kopecky and was called home to the Lord Wednesday, January 14.

Donald was called to the ministry in his late teens. He was a Pastor, teaching about the Bible, and serving the Lord thru song. Donald was the Chief of the Palacios Fire Department and was active with them for many years. His hands were very gifted he could fix anything, which made him a jack of all trades. This helped him find a career that was dear to his heart, Texas Baptist Encampment, where he would fix anything that needed fixing as the Maintenance Supervisor. He also helped with the children programs and even filled in in the kitchen.

Donald enjoyed fishing in Palacios on his time off, which lead to his other passion cooking. He loved to cook big family meals and you never left hungry.

He is survived by his brothers; Elo J. Kopecky Jr., Lonnie W. Kopecky and wife Betty, and James W. Kopecky and wife Donna; his sisters; Joyce Aldridge and husband Jim, and Doris McNeese; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by both his parents; Elo and Janie Kopecky; and a nephew Timothy McNeese.
 

Donald will be cremated and his remains will be buried at the family plots at a later date.
 

Services were entrusted to Cozart Funeral Home in Normangee.
 

Palacios Beacon, January 21, 2015

Robert Louis Krenek
August 15, 1954 - January 11, 2015

Bay City Tribune, January 18, 2015
 

Charles P. Krobot - Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Charles Peter Krobot

Funeral services for Charles Peter Krobot, 70, of Bay City, will be held at 2 pm Wednesday to First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Frank Seaman officiating.  Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.

Mr. Krobot was born Jan. 28, 1915, in Texarkana, and died at 3:10 pm July 29, 1985, at his residence.

A resident of Bay City for 46 years, he was retired from Dow Chemical Co. after 29 years of service as an engineer technician.  He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include his wife, Ella Laura Pesek Krobot of Bay City; a son and daughter-in-law, Franklin G. and Virginia Krobot of Hallettsville; two sisters, Bessie Dolezal of Edna and Liddie Flesner of Rosenberg; three brothers, Jim and Louis Krobot, both of Needville, and Joe Krobot of Boling; and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Charlotte Hulen, March 24, 1971, and by a grandson, Harry Hulen III.

Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City.

Daily Tribune, July, 1985                   Obituary courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 

William Frank Krobot
(October 14, 1930 - June 17, 2014)

William Frank Krobot, 83, peacefully went to his reward on Tuesday, June 17, 2014. Born October 14, 1930 to Frank and Josephine Krobot in Needville, Texas. William, known to everyone as “Bill”, attended Van Vleck Schools, graduating in 1948. Bill was active in Sports and was a Star Athlete. After graduation, Bill worked for Rugeley Motor Company in Bay City then joined the United States Air Force in 1952, serving as an Aircraft Technician. On February 7, 1953, Bill married his sweetheart, Elsie Ella Hartfield and their union was blessed with 61 wonderful years of marriage. In 1956, Bill returned to Van Vleck, Tx after his service to our country and began a long career in the Automotive Parts Industry. Bill worked for Dependable Motor Parts (NAPA) for many years, finally retiring in 1998. Bill was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Van Vleck and was previously active in the Van Vleck Volunteer Fire Department for several years and served as Fire Chief. Throughout his life, Bill was also extremely successful in farming and ranching and thoroughly enjoyed supporting the local 4H and FFA programs. Bill had a passion for gardening and took pleasure in sharing his vegetables with family and friends. Later in his life, Bill was a member of the Bay City American Legion Post 11. Bill and Elsie were blessed with four sons, Kenneth, twins, Ronald and Donald and Stephen. Bill and Elsie retired to his family home place and built a beautiful home that he always dreamed about with his personal fishing spot out his back door. Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Josephine, brothers Irvin and John F. and his son Donald. Bill was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who thoroughly enjoyed reminiscing with family and friends about his awesome life experiences. Bill affectionately was known as Pops to his family and loved to joke around while visiting with friends. Bill enjoyed hunting and fishing and usually had numerous stories to tell everyone about his experiences. Bill is survived by his wife, Elsie, son, Kenneth and wife Rebecca from San Antonio, Tx; Ronald and wife Cristina from Belton, Tx; and Stephen and wife Terri from Shrewsbury, PA. Also, two sisters Louise Viviyal from Guy, Tx and Dorothy Beard from Bay City, Tx. Eight Grandchildren, Lisa Novak from San Antonio Tx, William Keith Krobot from Marble Falls Tx, Ashley Krobot from San Marcos Tx, Justin Krobot from San Antonio Tx, Jessica Krobot from Belton Tx and Kaileigh, Kristin and Paige Krobot from Shrewsbury, PA. Also, one great grandchild, Willam Bode Krobot from Marble Falls, TX and numerous nieces, nephews and lifelong friends. The family will receive friends and relatives from 5PM until 7PM Saturday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Sunday, June 22, 2014 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Chapel with Rev. Kenny Carter officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers will be Robert Roe, Jason Roe, Ross Roe, Kyle Krobot, Mark Krobot, Marvin Hartfield, Gary Farris, and Mike Wade. Honorary pallbearers will be Shannon Champion, Mark Mach, Ken Leck, Ronnie Bose, Levi Callis, Bill Lacy, Paul Roe, John Edd Storts andGary Mathews. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials in his name to Fisher House Foundation by visiting www.fisherhouse.org or you may pick up a form at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.  

Bay City Tribune, June 22, 2014

Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham