Thursday, April 16, 2009

Bobby Joe “Bob” McCroskey

Bobby Joe “Bob” McCroskey, 69, of Poteau, Oklahoma passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 in Poteau. Bob was born on January 10, 1940 in Muldrow, OK to Orville & Wilma (McConnell) McCroskey. Bob was of the Southern Baptist faith and an auto mechanic. He served 8 years in the Oklahoma Army National Guard. Bob married the former Marie Alena Smith on July 30, 1960. He was an avid fisherman and loved spending time with his family. Bob’s parents and a sister Anna Marie precede him in death. Bob is survived by his wife, Marie Alena McCroskey of the home; a daughter & son in law, Kerri Jolena & Brian Barnard of Poteau, OK; a granddaughter, Leah Gail Barnard of Poteau, OK; 2 sisters & a brother in law, Emma & AV Skinner of Poteau, OK & Margaret Kafka of Grove, OK; 4 brothers & sisters in law, Orville “Dinger” & Phyllis McCroskey of Shady Point, OK, Eddie & Ann McCroskey of Poteau, OK, Charles & Leta McCroskey of Poteau, OK & Fred & Mary McCroskey of Oklahoma City, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; and many beloved friends. Funeral services for Bob were held at 10:00 am, Saturday, April 18, 2009 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with the Reverend Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Interment followed the services at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK. Pallbearers were his nephews.

2 comments:

Frank Howery said...

McCroskey Family,

So sorry to read about Bobby.
I have a lot of memories about
Poteau and the McCroskey family.
I remember that my Dad and your
Dad were good friends around the
courthouse. Our thoughts and
prayers are with you during this
difficult time.

Frank and Ann Howery

Jack & Dee Rogers said...

I went to school with Bob. Together we served many years in the National Guard. He was a great friend. He never met a stranger and was always helpful when he saw the need.Bob will surely be missed by all who knew him. My family and I extend our prayers to the family during your times of sorrow.