78 passed on Sunday, May 26, 2013. Bobbye Sr. was born October 6, 1934 in Gibson Station, OK. Bobbye Benson served the US Army, Air Force and The Arizona National Guard with 35 years of service. Bobbye is survived by his wife of 49 years, Barbara, and his two children Berdeena and Bobbye Jr. Bobbye has six grandchildren, two sister in laws, a niece and 3 surviving nephews. A viewing will be held on Sunday, June 2, at 10:30am. The funeral service will begin at 11:30am at the Beacon Light SDA Church, 2602 N. 51st Avenue, Phoenix, AZ with Pastor Wayne O'Bannon officiating. Final service and interment will be held in Gibson Station, OK. Bobbye Sr. "aka Uncle Bobo" touched the lives of many and will be missed by all!! Condolences may be offered at www.greenacresglendalemortuary.com Arrangements entrusted to Green Acres Glendale Mortuary, Glendale.