Robert "Bob" Claer

Bob went to be with the Lord the morning of February 7, 2024 with his wife by his side. He was born in Longview, Texas on November 1, 1939 to Robert Claer Sr. and Myrtle Claer. Bob was a graduate of Pine Tree High School and Texas Tech University. He began a career in education teaching Economics at Longview High School, then transitioned to the business world and began working at Stroh’s Brewery where he retired after a lengthy career. Bob also had a love for horses and being outdoors. This love of the outdoors translated into a part time lawn care business after his retirement from Stroh’s, which kept him busy for a number of years.

After retirement, Bob met and married the love of his life, Nancy. He and Nancy loved traveling and took many trips together spanning from the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National Park to Branson Missouri. He and Nancy have resided in Kilgore and have been members of Highland Park Baptist Church in Kilgore since they were married. His life was evidence of his faith, and he loved his family, friends and church family dearly.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents Robert Claer Sr. and Myrtle Claer. Those left to cherish their memories of Bob include his wife of over 25 years Nancy Claer; son Garrett “Rob” Claer; sister Cheryl Losure and husband Bob; additional family Lucas and Jennifer Wood, Chad Wood, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Arabella of Kilgore, Kindful Health Hospice of Tyler, or Highland Park Baptist Church in Kilgore.