Robert Earl Rickles

Robert “Bobby” Earl Rickles, 80, passed away in Copperas Cove, TX on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. Bobby was born in Steele, Alabama to the late Marvis and Virginia Rickles. He is also predeceased by his sister, Linda Childress. Bobby retired from the US Navy after 20 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed watching sports, specifically Alabama Crimson Tide football games. He was a true family man who dearly loved his children and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is cherished in memory by his daughter Rena Harris and her three children, Kaylee and her husband, David, Jena and Jacob; his son, Mark Rickles and his wife, Dawn and their three children, Cole, Ryan and Rachyl; sister, Betty Dickie and her husband, Gene; two great grandchildren, Sophia and Harley as well as three nieces and two nephews. A graveside service will be conducted at 3pm, Rosewood Memorial Park with a visitation to greet the family from 1-2:45pm at Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.kellumfuneralhome.com.