Robert Stodghill Sr.

Memorial: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Texas A&M 12th Man Association and to Friends for Animals, 2885 Fall Creek Hwy, Granbury, Tx. 76049.

Bob was born November 28, 1929 outside of Mart, Texas to Vernon Hall and Mattie Rae Stodghill. The first born and only son of a farmer. He graduated Texas A&M College, with a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1951 and was commissioned an Air Force Officer. Because of his intellect and absolute integrity, he was chosen to serve as an elite Nuclear Weapons Officer. While stationed at Keesler AFB, he met and fell in love with an Air Force nurse, Lt. Verna Louise Foster, who became his wife and partner from 1951 until her death in 2012. Bob and Louise moved to Fort Worth in 1957 to begin his career with then, Convair, becoming General Dynamics /Lockheed Martin, until his retirement there in 1992. Bob was a 32nd degree Mason, a member of Scottish Rite Shrine and a dedicated lifelong ‘Aggie’. He spent his much earned retirement on the shores of Lake Granbury, fishing and dreaming of a great winning football season for his Texas Aggies. Above all, Bob was a man of honor, compassion and true friendships. Always, a good citizen and neighbor.

Survivors: Son, Robert D. ‘Bob’ Stodghill, Jr. and wife Lori of Lake Whitney, son V. Scott Stodghill and wife Sherri of Austin, beloved granddaughter, Larissa Maley and husband Bill of Cedar Crest, NM, sister, Verna Rae LaStrapes and husband Chuck of Mart, other extended family and countless old friends and neighbors who will miss him with each passing day.