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Bobby Echols Obituary
Keithville, La- A funeral service for Reverend Bobby Joel Echols, 82, will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at Kings Temple UPC. Officiating will be Pastor Damon Magee and Reverend Mike Hudspeth. Interment will follow at NW LA Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Kings Temple from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday, March 2, 2015.
Bobby was born on December 18, 1932 to B. E. and Ola Echols in Louann, AR. He passed away on February 28, 2015. He served as Asst. Pastor under Pastor Mike Hudspeth for many years, planted a church in Gaffney, SC, and served as board member at Kings Temple up until his death. He was a devoted husband and father, loved by everyone that knew him. He will be greatly missed by all.
He is preceded in death by his parents and seven siblings. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 ½ years, Jeanette Echols, son, Philip Echols and wife Tricia, daughters, Teresa Wilkinson and husband Tony, Tammi Rogers, and Tabitha Echols Gardner; grandchildren, Jason Hedrick, Jill Hedrick, Natalie Gazaway, Kyle Echols, and Avery Rogers, 13 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Honoring him as pallbearers will be Jason Hedrick, Kyle Echols, Avery Rogers, Ben Gazaway, Michael Ray Echols, and Mike Echols.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bobby Echols
Saundra Wooley
March 7, 2015
We are so very sorry to hear of Mr. Echols passing. Yall are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Wooley family -
Annjanetta Hunter
March 6, 2015
Jeanette, you (family) are in my thoughts and prayers.
Etta Brown
March 6, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Peggy Green Fedd
March 4, 2015
So sorry to hear about Bro. Echols My love and prayers are with each of you.
March 4, 2015
My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief.May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time(Psalm 119:50,76)-
Sharon Stone
March 3, 2015
So very sorry to hear about Bro. Echols. A wonderful man of God I remember from my teen years. Praying for his wonderful family.
Boyce & Sharon Stone
Nikki Crowe Griffin
March 3, 2015
Sis.Echols & Family, I'm so sorry to hear about Bro.Echols. I will forever be grateful to you for coming to Gaffney, my life was and is forever changed. I love you all and you're in my prayers!
jamie parker
March 3, 2015
Sister Echols I just want to say thank you for your service to the Lord, I think of you and Pastor often. I was so sadden to hear of who I still considered my Shepards passing. My prayers for you and your family, I miss you dearly and am so glad that you both listened to a calling to Gaffney those many years ago. Great love and appreciation God bless you all!
March 2, 2015
Jeanette,
My thoughts and prayers are for you and your family....that God's comfort will be bestowed on you all in a mighty way. When I think of Bobby, I remember such a kind and sweet man, always smiling....he loved his Lord and family so much. Love you, Jeanette.
Jacque Terry
March 2, 2015
Love and prayers for this precious family.
Bruce Lazarus
March 2, 2015
My heartfelt sympathy to all the Echols family. I was saddened to learn of his passing. Such great and fond memories of him during my years at Kings Temple. I know he will be sorely missed. May the Lord comfort your hearts and spirits.
Amanda Harvey
March 2, 2015
I always loved hearing Brother Echols share his testimony, and I loved to hear him preach. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. May God comfort your hearts and give you the peace that passes all understanding. I love the Echols family.
Elaine Harville
March 2, 2015
My condolences to the family of our dear friend, Rev. Bobby Echols. He will be greatly missed, not only by his family, but by his King's Temple family as well. We will never forget his spontaneous worship to the one he loved first and foremost. You have been, and will continue to be, in my prayers. May the Lord bless each of you.
Jill Hedrick
March 2, 2015
My Pawpaw was one in a million.. There will be no one like him ever to have such an impact on so many people... His faith in God was unbelievably unique, and it was because of him that I knew God and BELEIVE so much.. ❤
sharlotte maxey
March 2, 2015
so sorry for yor loss i pray god gives the family strength
Lisa Bell
March 2, 2015
Tabitha,
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. I know you and your family will miss him so. You are in my prayers. Love, Lisa
Gwen Antee Pruiett
March 2, 2015
A great example of a living sacrifice. He has been inspiration to me throughout my life. His love for souls was clearly seen. His gratitude for his salvation contagious. I will miss him and that "I'm praying for you" our love and prayers for the comfort of the Holy Ghost to rest upon us all in this time of grief.
For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud
March 2, 2015
The Final Salute
Brothers in Arms, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged Hand Salutes as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This Hand Salute is the last that we shall render to Bobby Joe Echols our Brother-in-Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Bobby. And to Bobby it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Korean War while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Bobby, we commend you for your honorable service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true friend. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,061 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Bobby's family and loved ones.
Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
James Mazariz, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
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