Bobby Grew up in Beckley, West Virginia where he attended elementary school through high school, before graduating High School in Virginia.
He was married to his college sweetheart Sylvia Ann Harris Scales for 46 years. Bobby and his wife are both the proud alumni of West Virginia State College in Institute, West Virginia. Bobby received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1966. Bobby was on the college swim team and was also a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. He was initiated into the Theta Psi Chapter. He also served in the United States National Guard.
Bobby was a proud "IBMer" and worked in contracts and business development for more than 25 years. This career allowed him and his family to live in Columbia, Maryland, Cleveland, Ohio, and Houston, Texas. After retiring from IBM he continued his career working in business development at GB Tech, Inc. for 14 years.
Bobby loved watching all sports but he really had a passion for football. He was a season ticket holder for the Houston Oilers and later the Houston Texans. He always looked forward to attending the games with his closest friends Sam Hutchison and the late Bill Gordon. Bobby was truly a family man and took loving care of his mother in law Thelma Holmes who loved him as a son. His grandson Jaden was the light of his life. He treasured every moment with him whether he was teaching him to ride a bike, going to the movies or watching him play tennis.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Scales; his mother, Savannah Scales; his brother Sylvester Scales.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sylvia Scales; daughter Julie Mathews; grandson, Jaden Mathews; sisters Phyllis Royster and Shirley Epps (Joseph); brother, John Scales (Juliette), mother in law Thelma Holmes; Nieces Tara Royster, Nikki Epps, Kelly Epps Anderson (Montez), Amber Scales; nephew, Brandon Scales; great niece, Nadia Alzoqari; great nephew Joseph Alzoqari and many long time friends.
A Life Celebration will be held Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 4:00 pm at Forest Park East Funeral Home, 21620 Gulf Frwy, Webster, TX 77598
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