Robert Turney Lantrip

  Noted events in his life were:

• Nickname: Bob Turney.

• Census: Milam Co, TX - 1930 Federal Census, 11 Apr 1930, Milam Co., TX. ² Pct 3, Dist 10, Sheet 7A, Stamped Pg 172

• Obituary: Houston Chronicle, 9 Jan 2008, Houston, Harris Co, TX. BOB TURNEY LANTRIP The beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great great grandfather, and devoted friend was called home on Sunday, January 6th, to be with his Lord and family that preceded him. He was 80 years old. Bob was born December 20, 1927 in Albany, Texas, to parents Willie and Kate Turney. Bob was preceded in death by his daughter, Brenda Leigh Darrow, sister and brother-in-law Dorothy Bell & Paul Miller, sister and brother-in-law Joy & Homer Plentl and brother-in-law Tom Burke. He was the "rock" to all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

He leaves behind his devoted wife, Nanette Norman, daughter, Debi Gay, son and daughter-in-law, Robert Lynn and Laura Lantrip, sister Kathryn Burke, brother and sister-in-law, Billy & Juanita, brother-in-law Leslie Norman and wife June. He will also be greatly missed by his grandchildren, Lynnette Flanagan, Rob Lantrip and wife Jessica, Dray Wilson, Kristin Darrow, Michael Nelson and wife Jamie, and Liz Nelson. Also, his great-grandchildren, Tommy, Caroline & Keith Flanagan, Morgan, Maddie & Turney Lantrip, Devin Nelson and the newest edition, great great-grandchild Samuel Nelson.

Bob graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1946 where he was active in all sports but excelled in football. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame at Lake Charles High School. He attended Rice University on a football scholarship where he played fullback. He played as a freshman in the Orange Bowl and as a senior in the Cotton Bowl in 1950. Bob worked for Houston Shell and Concrete for 30 years - retiring in 1992. Bob and Nan filled their lives with country western dancing and playing golf with their friends.

A celebration of Bob's life will be held on Friday, January 25th at 3 PM at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to Terrace United Methodist Church, Baylor College of Medicine, Rice University or a charity of your choice.

Published in the Houston Chronicle on 1/9/2008.

Robert married Nanette Norman on 8 Jan 1949 in Beaumont, Jefferson CO, TX. (Nanette Norman was born on 4 Sep 1929 in Columbia, Richland CO, SC ³ and died on 23 Oct 2003 in Harris CO, TX ³.)