William R. "Bob" Brinkley was born August 12, 1923 in Sherman, TX and passed April 7, 2013 in Grand Saline, TX. Survived by daughter & son-in-law, Patti & David Seay of East Texas; grandchildren, Christie & Brian Mistrot, Tricia & Johnny Knowlton, Robert Brinkley, Michael & Rachel Brinkley, Elizabeth Brinkley, Jeffrey Brinkley; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Preceded in death by wife, Theda B. Brinkley; son, Robert "Bobby" Brinkley; granddaughter, Heather Seay; brother, George H. Brinkley; as well as his parents, 4 half brothers and 2 half-sisters. Visitation will be Friday, April 12, 2013 at 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. with Funeral Sevices starting at 9:30 a.m. in the Grove Hill Chapel. Burial at DFW National Cemetery.