William Robert "Bob" Plake, age 82, of Groveton, Texas passed away on May 17, 2022. Bob was born on August 2, 1939 to Thomas and Bethel Plake.
Bob was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was married to Gwenda Sue for 64 years and together they raised their four children. Bob had a lengthy career in offshore construction working for Brown & Root, Offshore Pipelines International, Global, and McDermott. He was a Master Mason, in good standing, with the Goose Creek Lodge 1192 in Baytown. Bob enjoyed horses, hunting, and ranching. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife Sue Plake, who passed away on April 9, 2022. He is survived by his children Lynn Plake and wife Chinyere, Lisa Plake Shelton and husband Chuck, Lee Plake and wife Angie, and Larry Plake and wife Melanie; his 16 grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.