Bobby was born on May 18, 1932, son of the Late Otis and Edna Albea.
He was a member of Wrightsboro Baptist Church and loved spending time with his family and hunting.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Marjorie Burgess.
Bobby is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Alice Albea; son, Wayne Albea and his wife Suzanne; daughter, Judy Albea and her partner Brian Garlick; grandchildren, Ellen Albea, Jessie Pugh and Clair Pugh; brother, Ken Albea and his wife Carletta and their family.
A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00pm on Monday April 23, 2012 at the Coble Ward- Smith Funeral Home, 3915 Oleander Drive Wilmington, NC 28403.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity.
The staff of Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Bobby Lee Albea.