Death date: Oct 7, 2020
Bobby Frank Zager of Kilgore and Longview, Texas, and late of Columbia, South Carolina, died at the age of 92 on 7 October 2020. Born in Oak Hill, Texas, in 1927, he was the 5th of Peter and Lola Belle Zager's eight children. Lola Read Obituary
He was always there to pray for us. Now we are praying for his Family & Friends.
Love
Robert & Penny Risinger
I remember Bobby telling me when I was visiting Betty that I would either be a preacher or a lawyer because I had talked so much that evening. I actually became an accountant.
He was a sweet man. The last time I saw him was at Wilton's visitation and he and Billy both told me that I looked just like my mother. I appreciated that because she was always a beautiful lady.
The first time I met Bob Zager was on July 4, 1995. His brother, Billy, was in charge of the grill, and his sister, Betty, was in charge of everything else, except banana pudding. His niece, LaVelle, was always in charge of making the banana pudding
After we ate the wonderful meal Mr. Zager pulled out an accordion and played and sang hymns. He had a beautiful voice, so does his sister Betty.
Every time I saw him, after that first time, if I called him Mr. Zager he would say, you need to call me Bob or Bobby. We are all God’s children, so that means we are related. It remains one of the kindest things a fellow child of God has ever said to me.
I too, share very unforgettable memories as a child, watching & feeling him sing to our Lord with ALL his heart! Now, he's REALLY rejoicing, singing Face to Face to our Savior, as he's joined with ALL his family & loved ones who've gone before him.
Later, I was doubly blessed to find that I'd been called to serve in the country of the Zager origins! Sharing with him my experiences brought such joy to the both of us. It just goes to show how we all "see through a glass darkly", in this life, huh?
May you ALL who are saddened by his passing take heart & be comforted in knowing that, soon & VERY SOON we'll ALL be reunited & rejoicing TOGETHER in our very REAL & ETERNAL HOME.
So, on behalf of the Giles & Norma Brooks girls, of our Lakeview Baptist years, I offer our sincerest condolences.
My memories are all precious of Bobby. We shared many wonderful times growing up. We were distant cousins, but also great friends. He loved the Lord and honored Him with his life. He will be missed, but leaves a very special legacy.
