A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2023 at 10:00am at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery 11463 TX-195 Killeen, TX 76542.
Bob grew up in Farmington, MO and graduated from Farmington High School. After high school he proudly served in the United States Air Force. He also attended college in Las Vegas, NV.
On August 22, 1964 at the Church of Christ in Flat River, MO, Robert and Brenda Easter were united in marriage. They loved to travel in their motorhome with their dog Penny. Bob was a talented woodworker and built beautiful furniture. He loved NASCAR racing and NHRA drag racing. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. Bob was a member of First Methodist Church in Temple and the Christian Collage Sunday School class.
Bob had a strong work ethic as he began working at age twelve delivering newspapers and then working at Heck’s IGA in Farmington when he was in high school. After working at Ford dealerships for many years as a mechanic and a service manager, he bought Olson Auto Clinic in Temple, TX. Bob and Brenda ran a successful business for 22 years. During the time he was in business he mentored several young men who worked with him as technicians who then opened their own successful businesses.
After selling Olson Auto Clinic, Bob began his second career as a school bus driver. He always said driving a school bus was the best job he ever had. He worked for Belton ISD and Ralph Wilson Youth Club.
Bob is survived by his wife Brenda, daughter Kimberly Abercrombie and granddaughter Patricia Glenn and husband James. He is also survived by his faithful chocolate lab, Penny.
In lieu of flowers memorials to the First Methodist Church in Temple, Texas building fund would be appreciated.
DONATIONS
First Methodist Temple Building Fund102 N. 2nd St, Temple, Texas 76501
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