Robert (Bob) Paul Browder passed away on May 17, 2012 in Seguin, Texas.
He was born on November 29, 1927 to James H. Browder and Adah Mae Simmons Browder in Santa Anna, Texas. He attended rural schools of Mukewater then attended Bangs schools where he graduated in 1944.
Upon graduation he joined the Army and later transferred to the Army Air Corp, where he spent the last two years of enlistment in Tucson, AZ. Upon discharge in February, 1948 he returned to Bangs, Texas and enrolled and graduated from Brownwood Business College. Job availability was poor so in September of 1949 he enrolled in Howard Payne College in Brownwood, Texas. While in college he participated in various athletics.
On August 25, 1949 he married his childhood sweetheart, Edna Mae Brown. Upon graduation from college he started a career in education, and by the time he reached his 25th birthday he had obtained the position of Superintendent of Schools. He received a master's degree from Howard Payne College.
Over a 32 year career Bob served in various teaching capacities from coaching sports, classroom teaching to head administrator. He retired in June of 1981 from Strawn ISD, Strawn, Texas.
Upon retiring Bob and Edna moved to Sequin and in November of 1981 Bob began a very successful real estate business. In 2002 Edna became ill and Bob retired to turn his attention to the care of his wife. They enjoyed 62 years of marriage, and for many years were active in the First Baptist Church of Sequin.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, wife Edna, 2 brothers and one sister. He is survived in death by his son Hardy and his wife Camelia, his two daughters; Brenda Williams and Teresa Chappelle and her husband Fred; four grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held in the chapel of Goetz Funeral Home located at 713 N Austin St, Seguin, TX from 5-7 pm on Monday May 21st, 2012. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church located at 1314 E Cedar St, Seguin, TX at 10 am on Tuesday May 22nd with Pastor Brice Mandaville presiding. Interment will follow at San Geronimo Cemetery with military honors.
Contributor: Betty Ellis (46985884) • [email protected]
He was born on November 29, 1927 to James H. Browder and Adah Mae Simmons Browder in Santa Anna, Texas. He attended rural schools of Mukewater then attended Bangs schools where he graduated in 1944.
Upon graduation he joined the Army and later transferred to the Army Air Corp, where he spent the last two years of enlistment in Tucson, AZ. Upon discharge in February, 1948 he returned to Bangs, Texas and enrolled and graduated from Brownwood Business College. Job availability was poor so in September of 1949 he enrolled in Howard Payne College in Brownwood, Texas. While in college he participated in various athletics.
On August 25, 1949 he married his childhood sweetheart, Edna Mae Brown. Upon graduation from college he started a career in education, and by the time he reached his 25th birthday he had obtained the position of Superintendent of Schools. He received a master's degree from Howard Payne College.
Over a 32 year career Bob served in various teaching capacities from coaching sports, classroom teaching to head administrator. He retired in June of 1981 from Strawn ISD, Strawn, Texas.
Upon retiring Bob and Edna moved to Sequin and in November of 1981 Bob began a very successful real estate business. In 2002 Edna became ill and Bob retired to turn his attention to the care of his wife. They enjoyed 62 years of marriage, and for many years were active in the First Baptist Church of Sequin.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, wife Edna, 2 brothers and one sister. He is survived in death by his son Hardy and his wife Camelia, his two daughters; Brenda Williams and Teresa Chappelle and her husband Fred; four grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held in the chapel of Goetz Funeral Home located at 713 N Austin St, Seguin, TX from 5-7 pm on Monday May 21st, 2012. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church located at 1314 E Cedar St, Seguin, TX at 10 am on Tuesday May 22nd with Pastor Brice Mandaville presiding. Interment will follow at San Geronimo Cemetery with military honors.
Contributor: Betty Ellis (46985884) • [email protected]
Robert (Bob) Paul Browder passed away on May 17, 2012 in Seguin, Texas.
He was born on November 29, 1927 to James H. Browder and Adah Mae Simmons Browder in Santa Anna, Texas. He attended rural schools of Mukewater then attended Bangs schools where he graduated in 1944.
Upon graduation he joined the Army and later transferred to the Army Air Corp, where he spent the last two years of enlistment in Tucson, AZ. Upon discharge in February, 1948 he returned to Bangs, Texas and enrolled and graduated from Brownwood Business College. Job availability was poor so in September of 1949 he enrolled in Howard Payne College in Brownwood, Texas. While in college he participated in various athletics.
On August 25, 1949 he married his childhood sweetheart, Edna Mae Brown. Upon graduation from college he started a career in education, and by the time he reached his 25th birthday he had obtained the position of Superintendent of Schools. He received a master's degree from Howard Payne College.
Over a 32 year career Bob served in various teaching capacities from coaching sports, classroom teaching to head administrator. He retired in June of 1981 from Strawn ISD, Strawn, Texas.
Upon retiring Bob and Edna moved to Sequin and in November of 1981 Bob began a very successful real estate business. In 2002 Edna became ill and Bob retired to turn his attention to the care of his wife. They enjoyed 62 years of marriage, and for many years were active in the First Baptist Church of Sequin.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, wife Edna, 2 brothers and one sister. He is survived in death by his son Hardy and his wife Camelia, his two daughters; Brenda Williams and Teresa Chappelle and her husband Fred; four grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held in the chapel of Goetz Funeral Home located at 713 N Austin St, Seguin, TX from 5-7 pm on Monday May 21st, 2012. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church located at 1314 E Cedar St, Seguin, TX at 10 am on Tuesday May 22nd with Pastor Brice Mandaville presiding. Interment will follow at San Geronimo Cemetery with military honors.
Contributor: Betty Ellis (46985884) • [email protected]
He was born on November 29, 1927 to James H. Browder and Adah Mae Simmons Browder in Santa Anna, Texas. He attended rural schools of Mukewater then attended Bangs schools where he graduated in 1944.
Upon graduation he joined the Army and later transferred to the Army Air Corp, where he spent the last two years of enlistment in Tucson, AZ. Upon discharge in February, 1948 he returned to Bangs, Texas and enrolled and graduated from Brownwood Business College. Job availability was poor so in September of 1949 he enrolled in Howard Payne College in Brownwood, Texas. While in college he participated in various athletics.
On August 25, 1949 he married his childhood sweetheart, Edna Mae Brown. Upon graduation from college he started a career in education, and by the time he reached his 25th birthday he had obtained the position of Superintendent of Schools. He received a master's degree from Howard Payne College.
Over a 32 year career Bob served in various teaching capacities from coaching sports, classroom teaching to head administrator. He retired in June of 1981 from Strawn ISD, Strawn, Texas.
Upon retiring Bob and Edna moved to Sequin and in November of 1981 Bob began a very successful real estate business. In 2002 Edna became ill and Bob retired to turn his attention to the care of his wife. They enjoyed 62 years of marriage, and for many years were active in the First Baptist Church of Sequin.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, wife Edna, 2 brothers and one sister. He is survived in death by his son Hardy and his wife Camelia, his two daughters; Brenda Williams and Teresa Chappelle and her husband Fred; four grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held in the chapel of Goetz Funeral Home located at 713 N Austin St, Seguin, TX from 5-7 pm on Monday May 21st, 2012. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church located at 1314 E Cedar St, Seguin, TX at 10 am on Tuesday May 22nd with Pastor Brice Mandaville presiding. Interment will follow at San Geronimo Cemetery with military honors.
Contributor: Betty Ellis (46985884) • [email protected]
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