Bobby Dean Christian

Bobby Dean Christian was born at home in Katie, Oklahoma on July 6, 1933 to John Wesley and Gladys (Garrett) Christian. He passed from this life on April 23, 2011. Bob attended school in Katie and Elmore City and graduated in 1952. After graduation he worked for Dowell. Bob married Joyce Sue Elaine Hoppe on June 14, 1953 in Elmore City. He was drafted into the U.S. Army near the end of the Korean War. Bob was a tank driver stationed in both Maryland and Virginia. He was discharged after two years of service and returned to his work at Dowell. In 1962 he and Sue returned to Katie and the family farm where they built a home. When the couple returned to the farm they were the parents of daughter, Dena and son Wesley. They later had two more sons, Brent and Scott. In 1970 Bob was seriously injured in an oilfield accident from which his recovery took 18 months. Though Bob was still on crutches he and Sue built the Kwik Kar Wash in Elmore City. Later through the years they built, owned and operated a laundry, parts store, septic tank service, storage buildings and rental property. Bob believed in his family and his community. During his years he served his community as a scout master, baseball coach, was a leader in the Chamber of Commerce, served on the Board of the Katie Fire Department, the Katie Cemetery Board and the Americal Legion Board. Bob was passionate about the well being of his family, community and his country. When there was a community project that needed to be done he and Sue were there come rain or shine and faithfully served in the face of challenges with their health. He loved to talk and never met a stranger. He would help anyone that needed help day or night. Bob is survived by His wife of 57 years, Joyce Sue Christian of the home His brother Edgar (Butch) Christian and wife Clarene of Elmore City Daughter Dena Means and husband Matt Sons Brent Christian and wife Cheryl. Scott Christian and wife Wendy all of Katie 11 grandchildren and their spouses Jamie Moss, Micah & Stephanie Christian, Shane Christian, Dylan & Jessica Christian, Toni & Paul Goforth, Amber York, Cody & Ana York, Molly ,Gena, Tyler and Nathanal Christian 7 great-grandchildren Madelyn Moss, Matthew and Joshua Christian, Alexa York, Lillie Payne, Kaydance Goforth and Cooper Solie He is also survived by several special nieces & nephews and their families Bob was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Grady Wesley Christian. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Katie Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Sam Bray officiating. Interment will follow iin the Katie Cemetery under the direction of Wooster Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the Katie Fire Department.

Bobby Dean Christian

July 6, 1933 - April 23, 2011