Robert Gene Bob Treece, Sr.

Bob is survived by his wife, Maria Eva Treece, of San Antonio; his son and daughter-in-law, Claude and Julie Treece, of Sugar Land; his daughter and son-in-law, Carol and David Denton, of Granite Shoals; and his son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Carolyn Treece, of Dallas. Additionally, he is survived by his grandchildren DeVoe, Norma, and Bonnie; April Cook and husband, Jason; Casey and husband, Dean; and great-grandchildren Alhi, Savannah, William, and Mollie; and his sister-in-law, Jean Treece, and her children and grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Ollie Treece, of Little Rock, Arkansas; his brother, Jack Treece, of Austin, Texas; and his aunt and uncle, Claude and Kay Treece, of Cascade, Colorado, to whom he was very close.

Bob was born on June 18, 1931, to parents Ollie and Henry Gann, in Little Rock, Arkansas, where he spent most of his childhood. After their dad's death at an early age, the boys were raised by their single mom, Ollie. The Boys Club and the YMCA were salvation to Bob and his brother. Bob and Jack were great natural athletes and learned to play numerous sports - baseball, basketball, football, swimming, table tennis, pool, and (later in life) golf.

Bob's employment began when he was very young - paperboy, soda jerk, grocery stock clerk, and delivery boy. At the age of sixteen he "joined" the Army, but Uncle Claude put an end to that. But not for long…

A year or so later, Bob did get in the Army, served two-three year stints, and developed his motivation to earn an education. He completed his GED a year and a half before his graduating class. He became quite an accomplished typist and stenographer and attended San Antonio College.

Bob soon got a job as bookkeeper for Alamo White Truck Service, worked his way up the ranks, and became a top salesman. Bob later helped form ABC Truck Leasing, which grew rapidly under his leadership and was ultimately acquired by a national company. Although the success of ABC was the crowning achievement of his career, he subsequently became active in the forklift industry, formed his own business, then worked for Equipment Depot and developed strong relations with his friends at McCoy's Building Supply. Bob loved to work, and it showed!

He also loved golf and hunting. Not many weekends went by that you wouldn't find him at Pecan Valley Golf Course or Oak Hill Country Club. But when it was hunting season, you could find him anywhere between the Valley and Wyoming.

He was involved in the Methodist Church for 25 years, The Shriners for 50+ years, and the Masonic Lodge for 60 years.

A celebration of life is scheduled for Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Porter Loring, located at 1101 McCullough Avenue; John Feagins will officiate. Visitation begins at 10:30 a.m., and the Service is at 11:30 a.m. The Burial service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Fort Sam Houston. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages you to make a donation to the charity of your choice.