He was born December 30, 1958 to James Frederick McConnell and Lavella Jean Bratz, in Butler, Missouri. His "dad", Bob Hon and Stepmother Glenda Allen loved and nurtured him as well. He is preceded in death by his father James and his brother, Jamie McConnell.
Bobby Joe was a boy scout and loved fishing. He graduated high school from Sunnydale Adventist Academy, and attended Union College before proudly serving in the United States Marine Corps. Later, he followed in his "dad's" footsteps and mastered the trade of painting homes. He also was very good at driving big trucks.
Bobby Joe was a long standing member of the "Kawboys" Motorcycle Club and loved riding motorcycles.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of nearly 33 years, Tammy Hon; 3 sons: James McCall, Bobby Holloway, and Jamar Nelson; 2 daughters: Shaunte Metzdorf (Eric), and Rozeta Harvey; mother and stepfather, Lavella and Bob Hon; stepmother, Glenda Allen (Rev. Eldon); brother, Danny Minnick; 14 grandchildren: Avery Davis, Tamara Evans, Jayla Rowe, Isaiah Metzdorf, Jaylon Rowe, Jonah Metzdorf, Jayden Rowe, Aniya Nelson, Irelynn McCall, Evan Washington, 4 blessed grandchildren from son Bobby and one great grandson, Brian Gay; a host of nieces and nephews and other loving family and friends.
He will be truly missed.
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