Obituary of Robert H Jolly

Robert H. (Bob) Jolly passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Lake Sam Rayburn near Zavalla, TX. He was 86 years old and his 87th birthday would have been March 15, 2015. Preceded in death by his father and mother, Henry and Abigale Wiley Jolly, he is survived by his sons Robert H. Jolly, Jr. (Pam) of Stafford, TX and William C. Jolly (special friend Nanci Whitehead) of Tallahassee, FL and daughter, Sandra Jolly Goldman (Mark) of Tallahassee, FL; Sister, Elaine Loos (Edward) of Zellwood, FL; Aunt, Jean Payne of Middleburg, FL; three grandchildren, Christopher Jolly of Missouri City, TX and Trisha Gershbein (Todd) of Fulshear, TX and Tyler Payne (fiancé Alexis Smith) of Tallahassee, FL; and two great grandchildren, Jagger and Piper Gershbein. He is also survived by his first wife, Emma Jolly of Tallahassee, FL. Bob and Emma remained dear friends over the last many years. Bob was also predeceased by his second wife, Dorothey Barclay Jolly of Woodville, TX. Bob graduated from Andrew Jackson High School in Jacksonville, FL and received his BBA from the University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. He also proudly served in the United States Navy from 1946 until 1949. A native of Jacksonville, FL, he moved to Orange, TX in 1966 and worked for Owens Illinois for 30 years prior to retiring in 1983. Bob professed his love for his family every day and never missed an opportunity to root for his beloved Florida Gators! Bob’s family would like to acknowledge Bobbi Lewis for her efforts in keeping Bob comfortable in his last months. Also, we are forever grateful to Bill and Janice McCoy for their continuous support in helping Bob remain in his home over the last several years. He wanted to spend his final days in his lakefront retirement home and Bill and Janice’s kindness allowed that to happen. Services will occur at Riley Funeral Home, 913 US Highway 190, Woodville TX 75959. Visitation will be at 12 noon, Saturday, March 14, 2015 with the funeral at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow at the Fairview Baptist Cemetery at 1341 FM 92, Woodville TX.