Bobby Dale Holly's Obituary
Beloved Father and Papa, Bobby Dale Holly 61, passed into his eternal life on May 8, 2020, after a courageous battle against cancer. He was born December 9, 1958, in Lamesa, TX, and moved to Longview in 1962. Bobby graduated from Pine Tree High School in 1977 and was employed with Texas Eastman for 30 years. After retiring from Texas Eastman, Bobby achieved his dream of graduating from college and becoming a Registered Nurse. His nursing career brought him deep fulfillment, and he truly loved his patients. Bobby also loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He is preceded in death by son Jonathan Holly, grandparents Richard “Red” and Johnnie Mae Swafford, father Bob Holly, and mother Ruby Scott. He is survived by daughter Sarah Saxon and husband Michael; son Taylor Holly and partner Richie Salazar; grandchildren Aiden, Madalyn, and Drew Saxon; aunt Judy Stanton (Bruce); uncles Frank Holly and Larry Holly (Nancy); extended family Jo Ann Schilling and husband Bryan; and Bud Schilling; as well as many friends and colleagues who he considered family as well. A public viewing will be held at Rader Funeral Home of Longview on Wednesday, May 13, 5-8 pm. Please dress casually, as that is how Bobby lived his life. If you are in the medical field, Bobby made the request that you wear your scrubs – after all, he will be! The family would like to thank The Hospice of East Texas, especially Mariah Zuniga and Shelita Murphy, for their loving care for Bobby in his final days. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial gift to The Hospice of East Texas.
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