

Robert Edgar (Bob Edd) Shotwell, 77, of Georgetown, Texas, died on Wednesday, May 6, 2009. He was born on January 30, 1932 in Eddy, Texas, to Cullen Shotwell and Mary Louise Carter Shotwell. Bob Edd graduated from La Vega high school in Bellmead, Texas. He received his Bachelor's degree from Baylor University and then attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Bob Edd served as a Minister of Education in churches in McGregor, Waco, Dallas, Abilene, and most recently, at Hyde Park Baptist Church in Austin, where he spent 26 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Georgetown. Bob Edd's interests revolved around growing churches throughout the state of Texas, mentoring ministers, teaching The Shotwell Sunday School class, spending time with his family and friends and working in the yard or mowing at the ranch. He was a loving supportive husband, a godly caring father and grandfather and a true Christian example to all that knew him. Bob Edd was preceded in death by his parents, Cullen and Mary Louise Shotwell; and his brother, Larry Shotwell. He is survived by his wife, Lane (Poston) Shotwell of Georgetown, TX; daughter and son-in-law, Laurie and Kirk Kriegel of Georgetown, TX; son and daughter-in-law, Carter and Michelle Shotwell of Rockwall, TX; daughter and son-in-law, Robbie and Wes Walters of Austin; grandchildren, Kari Kriegel, Kyle and wife Jenni Kriegel, Lindsey and husband David Walls, Jared Shotwell, and Robert, Rachel and Russell Walters; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 8, 2009 at Eddy Cemetery in Eddy, Texas. A memorial service celebrating Bob Edd's life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at the First Baptist Church in Georgetown, TX Memorial contributions may be made in Bob Edd's name to Hyde Park Baptist School Foundation, P.O. Box 4486, Austin, TX 78765, First Baptist Church of Georgetown, 1333 W. University Avenue, Georgetown, TX 78628, or to Gideon's International, 50 Century Blvd., Nashville, TN 37214-2509
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