Robert McGaw's Obituary
Robert was born on March 15, 1931 and went to be with his Lord on January 13, 2014,
He was born in Fort Worth, Texas to Judge Clarence and Dorothy McGaw and moved to Longview at two months of age. He was preceded in death by his wife Sue of 59 years, his parents, brother Clarence (Sonny) and wife Ruby McGaw, and sister Grace. He is survived by his sons Bryan and wife Ilana; Kyle and partner Jesse of Austin; sister Rose Marie Hankins and husband Roger of McGregor, TX; three grandchildren- Kristen McGaw of Dallas and her fiancé Matt Goodson of Navasota, Kelly McGaw of Stillwater Oklahoma, and Ani Honaker of Longview; daughter in law Lisa and husband John Gelder of Stillwater Oklahoma; and several nieces and nephews.
After graduating from Longview High Scool in 1948 he attended Texas A&M University, graduating with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a commission in the army as Second Lieutenant. The Korean War was winding down so he was given a year before entering the service which he spent working for American Oil Pipeline in Longview.
After returning from the service he went to work for Lone Star Steel Company in the Engineering Department where he worked throughout the plant and held positions of Chief Mechanical Engineer, Plant Engineering Manager, Business Consultant and Manager of Process Engineering. He retired after thirty seven years with Lone Star.
He was a registered Professional Engineer and belonged to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Foundry Society and The Iron and Steel Institute.
He married Sue Hill in 1951 while attending college and she earned her PHTS (Putting Hubby through School) degree (with honors). He joined First Christian Church in 1956 to be with his wife where they soon became involved, becoming youth leaders for a short period. Then he taught ninth grade Sunday School, and he and Sue lead a young couples discussion group for several years.
He served at various times on Education, Outreach and Property Committees and even chaired the Outreach and Property Committee. He served as Chairman of the Board three times, and Chairman of the Elders. In 2002 he was installed as an Honorary Elder for life of the First Christian Church of Longview. He loved his Cornerstone Sunday School Class.
Bob will be missed by many, but he is now swaying to the sounds of Glenn Miller with Sue in his arms, above the stars.
Services for Robert McGaw will be Friday January 17, 2014 at First Christian Church of Longview at 2pm. There will be a visitation the night before between 6 and 8pm at the funeral home.
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