William Walter Bobo Sr.

Mr. William Walter Bobo, Sr., age 79 of McDonough, Georgia passed away February 7, 2015. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Emory Olin and Alice Lee Bailey Bobo. He was preceded in death by siblings, Gennell Walton, Mary Lamb, Thomas Bobo and Russell Bobo. William served his country in the Army Air Corps and retired after 20 years with Amoco Oil and 20 years with Marta. He was a member of the Locust Grove First Baptist Church. He enjoyed time with his grandchildren, hunting, golfing, playing softball and horse shoes and riding dirt bikes. Survivors include his wife of nearly 56 years, Florene Bobo of McDonough; children, Debbie (Matt) Best of Dacula and Walt (Christine) Bobo of McDonough; grandchildren, John (Brittany) Bennett, Joey (Kelly) Bennett, Tiffani Bennett, Austin Bobo and Dalton Bobo; great granddaughter, Olivia Bennett; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 11:00 am from the Chapel of Haisten Funeral Home. Pastor Craig Bowers will officiate. Interment will follow at the Willacoochee City Cemetery at 4:00 pm. Friends may visit the family Monday from 3:00 – 6:00 pm at the funeral home. Contributions are asked to be made to the Locust Grove First Baptist Church in memory of William. Haisten Funeral Home of McDonough, www.haistenfunerals.com.