Robert Ethridge, Jr.'s Obituary
Robert Felton Ethridge, Jr., 56, passed away on October 27, 2018, in Dallas, Texas.Bobby was born January 12, 1962, in Dallas, Texas, to Robert and Bonnie Garber Ethridge. He graduated from Hillcrest High School and North Texas State University.Bobby was a devout member of First Baptist Church of Dallas. He sang in the choir as a youth and played tuba in the orchestra as an adult. After an accident which left Bobby paralyzed, he served as a volunteer minister by calling homebound members. Bobby was an encouragement to everyone and loved to share his faith. He was a member of Toastmasters and an avid sports fan, with the Dallas Mavericks being his favorite team. Bobby’s family and friends will miss his booming voice and big smile.Bobby is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Becky and Ray Brown; nephew, Bentley Brown, of Boulder, Colorado; nephew and wife, Aaron and Melinda Brown, of Lyons, Kansas; cousins, Jean Magness, Harriet Cousins, Betty Hahn, Missy Boone, William Hahn, Ann Scott Fleming, George Ethridge, III, Carolyn Moran, and Walker Moran. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Bonnie Ethridge, of Dallas, Texas.Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, November 3, from 6 – 8 pm at Restland Funeral Home, 13005 Greenville Avenue, Dallas. The funeral service for Bobby will be Sunday, November 4, at 2:30 pm at Restland Funeral Home with burial to follow.Funeral arrangements for Robert Ethridge, Jr. have been faithfully entrusted to Restland Funeral Home and Cemetery, which is located at 13005 Greenville Ave., at the intersection of Restland Road, Dallas, Texas 75243, and can be reached at (972) 238-7111.
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