Robert “Bob” Aldridge, 86, of Brownwood, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. A visitation with the family will be held from 2-4:00 PM Sunday, June 27, 2021. The Funeral service will be at 10:30 AM, Monday, Jun 28, 2021 in the Heartland Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Democrat Cemetery, Mills County.
Bob was born July 9, 1934 in Democrat, Texas to George and Lois Aldridge. He graduated high school in Zephyr and received a Business Degree from Howard Payne University. Bob married Thurstene Venable August 20, 1960 and their union was blessed with 2 children. Bob joined the U.S. Army and served his country in the Korean War. He loved living on the land where he was born on in Democrat and raising goats. Bob was a character and was able to captivate people with his charm and personality. He worked for himself in sales and his personality was what made him successful. Most of all, Bob adored his 5 granddaughters, 2 grandsons and 13 great grandchildren. Nothing made him happier than attending their activities and spending time with family.
Bob is survived by his son, Robert Aldridge of Saginaw; daughter, Shannon Snyder and husband Michael of Saginaw; sister-in-law Rolanda Willey of Brownwood; 7 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren.
Bob was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Thurstene Aldridge; father, George R. Aldridge; and mother, Lois Aldridge.
Condolences, memories and tributes can be made to the family at www.heartlandfuneralhome.net.