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    Bobby Ray Presley

Presley

Bobby Ray Presley 82 of Pittsburg, Texas was born on Peter’s Prairie outside of Clarksville, Texas on November 6, 1937 to the late Wiley Richard Arvle Presley and Alma Pearl Babb Presley. He married the love of his life Tressie Lavonne Mabry Presley on October 5, 1956. Bobby “B.R.” passed away on January 15, 2020 in Tyler, Texas.

Bobby graduated from Annona High School in 1956. He was a star football player on Annona’s 6 man football team, and ran track as well. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1960. His rank was PVT (E-1). He was honorably discharged in 1962. B.R. and Tressie moved to Pittsburg, Texas in 1963 so that he could become the parts manager for Pittsburg Motor Company. Later he became parts manager at Green Motor Company15 64. After learning how to drive 18 wheelers, he spent over 30 years driving for Lone Star Steel. His hobbies included playing and collecting guitars, and also researching genealogy.

Bobby is survived by his wife, Tressie Lavonne Mabry Presley, of 63 years. Two daughters: Susan Presley Lomanto and husband Lorry of Alba, Texas; Jennifer Presley Hammonds and husband Jason of Pittsburg, Texas. Four grandchildren: Lauren Lomanto Fishburn and husband Michael; Makinzie Massey Reese and husband Braden; Laramie Lomanto, and Caleb Massey. One great granddaughter Blaire Elise “Toot-Toot“ Reese; numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents Wiley Richard Arvle Presley and Alma Babb Presley, sister Wanda Presley King, brother Earl Wayne Presley, great grandson Clark Michael Fishburn, and niece Anita Presley Allen.

The Funeral Service for Bobby Ray Presley was held 2:00pm, January 18, 2020 at Clarksville Funeral Home in Clarksville, Texas. Visitation was from 1:00pm - 2:00pm before the funeral service. Memorial donations can be made to Lanes Chapel Cemetery, Clarksville, Texas.

The Pittsburg Gazette

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