Bobby Charles Strain's Obituary
STRAIN, BOBBY CHARLES Born in April 15, 1934 in Swink, Oklahoma, Bobby Strain passed away at age 73 in Rowlett, Texas on January 13, 2008 from an illness of several months. He had a happy, well lived, productive life. His parents were Edwin W. Strain and Elsie Mae Strain, step-mother, Ann Strain; wife Jeanette (Jeannie) of 54 years; children, Chuck and his devoted daughter-in-law Debbie Strain, Lee Ann Strain-Whittington and husband David Whittington were at his side. His grandchildren are: Emilee Strain-Nichols, Jonathan Strain, Lana Whittington, Fielder Whittington; grandson-in-law, Chris Nichols; great-granddaughter, Hannah Nichols; three brothers, George and wife Mozelle, Billy and wife Marinell, Danny Strain and sister, Elaine Strain-Robichaux. A graduate of Sunset High School in Dallas, he was a member of the 1950 Bison State Championship Football Team after serving the U.S. Army for 4 years. He had a long career at Collins Radio/Rockwell International as an Engineering Supervisor in Research & Development. He was awarded certificates from United Fund of Metropolitan Dallas for his fund raising, and anther for Exemplary Deeds which led to Unprecedented Achievements in the Loaned Executive Program. He was a member of Oklahoma State University of Technical Training Electronics and Electricity Advisory Committee. After retirement there, he owned Strain Custom Growing with a Dallas and Grand Saline location. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 P.M., Thursday, January 17, 2008 at Restland Funeral Home. Services will be 1:00 P.M., Friday, January 18, 2008 at Restland Memorial Chapel.
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