Robert (Bobby) Pendley of Leakey, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 14th, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas. Robert was born on April 20th, 1937 in Leakey, Texas to Arthur Lee Pendley and Rosa Lee Rowan Pendley. He graduated from Leakey ISD in 1956 and joined the United States Air Force. After 20 years, he retired on August 31st, 1976.
He married Margaret Welch in 1959. To this union was born: Robert A. Pendley, Paul T. Pendley, Jimmy Lee Pendley, Jeffery A. Pendley, Carrie A. Pendley, and Susan M. Pendley Kier.
He married Geneva Wells Owens on June 30, 1985 and remained married to her until her death on January 2nd, 2004.
Those left to honor and cherish his memory include his sons, Robert A. Pendley, Paul T. Pendley, Jeffery A. Pendley; daughters, Carrie A. Pendley and Susan M. Kier; his ex-wife, Margaret Pendley; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; brothers, Hank Pendley (Meredith) and John Pendley (Erlene); and his sister-in-law, Hazel Pendley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Rosa Pendley, wife, Geneva Pendley, son, Jimmy Pendley, brothers, Jesse Pendley, Tex Pendley, and Earl Pendley, sisters, Leona Pendley Davis and Rose Mary Pendley, as well as his brother-in-law, Richard Davis.
Memorial service in Bobby’s honor will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 25th, 2020 at Leakey United Methodist Church, Leakey, Texas. Officiants Pastor Mike Howard and Pastor Doug Smith.
Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Leakey, Texas. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net
