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Bobby Womble Obituary
WOMBLE, 74
Law Enforcement Officer
LAKELAND - Bobby Ray Womble, age 74, died of complications of diabetes Friday, (Dec. 4, 2009).
Born in Lakeland on Sept. 7, 1935, he was a lifelong resident. He was a law enforcement officer, having retired from the Lakeland Police Department and Polk County Sheriff's Office. He was a member of Parkview Baptist Church, Kathleen Lions Club, Kathleen Historical Society, the Polk County Historical Society, and the American Quarter Horse Association.
Mr. Womble was preceded in death by his wife Patsy Womble; brother Dennis Womble. He is survived by his daughter Cynthia W. Womble, Lakeland; brothers George A. Womble, Lakeland, Wallace R. Womble, Bradenton, Fl.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, at Bethel Baptist Church. Services will follow at 11 a.m. at Bethel Baptist Church. Interment will be in Socrum Cemetery.
Lanier Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bobby Womble
May 1, 2010
Dear Friends,
This is Cindy,and loosing Mom and Daddy Boy in a sixteen month period is very tough. Everyone of you are right, Daddy Boy was everyone's friend, and he loved to help. He was my father, but he was many other things to me as well...and i am very proud to be his daughter, as I was proud of he and my mother. I can not find the words to tell you the emptiness that I feel, just knowing that he is not at the other end of the phone...but I know he is in a better place now, in heaven with Momma...and I will see them again one day.
thank you all for your kind words.
God bless
Cindy Womble
December 12, 2009
Cindy,
Our fathers worked together in law enforcement for many years. As a child I remember Bobby and Daddy getting together when it was time to "gunk" their motorcycles. He was a fun-loving and spirited man and will be greatly missed.
May your faith in God and the love of family and friends sustain you now and in the days ahead.
With deepest sympathy,
Darbi Peterson
Leon Futch
December 11, 2009
Cindy,
Bobby was one of my closest and dearest friends,I know this is hard on you loosing both your Mom and now your Dad in such a short period. I feel like there is this big hole in my heart, already missing him. Please, accept that Rosemary and I are sending our love and prayers and thoughts your way;we loved them both dearly.
Leon Futch
Leon Futch
December 11, 2009
Cindy,
Bobby was one of my closest and dearest friends,I know this is hard on you loosing both your Mom and now your Dad in such a short period. I feel like there is this big hole in my heart, already missing him. Please, accept that Rosemary and I are sending our love and prayers and thoughts your way;we loved them both dearly.
Leon Futch
Johnny Hatcher
December 10, 2009
Cindy,
We are so sorry to hear your father passed away.
We have all had some great times over the year's and some wonderful memories.
Please know that you are in our thought's. We love you
Johnny & Anita Hatcher
Levy T Harrison
December 9, 2009
Cindy, just to let you know your Dad meant an awful lot to me and our family. He was always ready to laugh and we had a quite a few with him down at the tire store. Our visit to the cabin in Georgia with you, your Mom and Dad is a memory I cherish to this day, it was a hoot. He will be greatly missed and you are in our prayers.
God Bless, Levy T
December 9, 2009
To the Womble family. You do not know me, but I certainly remember Bobby. I was a New Yorker, a student at Florida Southern when he and I became friends. I have a picture (I hope I can find) of Bobby on his police motor with me on my "radio Patrol" citizen volunteer motorcycle alongside. I went on to be a Polk Deputy, an FDLE agent, and eventually a state govt. executive... but I will always remember the LPD motor officer who may have been my first friend in Florida. Best wishes. Larry Fuchs Tallahassee [email protected]
Bonnie Clenney
December 9, 2009
Cindy, My thoughts are with you this morning. I know you are going through a tough time right now. I am remembering all the fun times and laughter we all had through the years. Bobby and Patsy always had a joke or funny remark on the tip of their tongue and you really liked to pull tricks on me!! I haven't forgotten! We love you and please call anytime.
Neil Kessler
December 9, 2009
Cindy, my condolences. I met you quite awhile back when your dad and I were on the Police force together. He was a motorcycle officer at the time and I had just come back from Vietnam. I always liked Bobby and considered him a close friend. Prayers to you and the family.
Debbie Whitehead-Brice
December 9, 2009
Cynthia and Family,
Although you may not know me, you are sure to know my father Jerry Whitehead. Your father and my father were great buddies along with cohorts at LPD and Polk County Sheriff's Department. They worked together in the Posse at the trails, fellow police officers, friend. I often referred to Bobby as being my second dad, because our fathers looked so much a like in uniform. I can't tell you how many times we as kids jumped out of the car thinking that your dad was ours. It kinda became a joke between our parents. We eventually started calling him our second dad. Even into our adulthood we would fondly refer to him this way. Our family will truly miss Bobby! We respected him in so many ways, but the greatest was the connection he had with our own father. I know they are up in Heaven laughing about all the fun times, and adventures they had here on earth.
My other connection with your father is that he was in the Kathleen Lions Club with my husband, David Brice, so I occasionally saw your dad and your mom, at the Christmas socials and the end of the year awards banquet.
I have so many fond memories as a child of your parents. I will cherish them all. My heart goes out to you over your losses. Although I have only lost one of my parents, I know the heartache of loosing a father. I am praying for you during this difficult time. You have a lot to be proud of. Your father was a great person and will be missed tremendously in this community. May God hold you close on this journey of life, and one day you will be able to cherish those precious memories without aching inside.
In Christ,
Debbie Whitehead Brice
and Family
Gale & Don Taylor
December 9, 2009
He will be missed...........
December 8, 2009
We are sure Bobby Ray will be told: "Well done thy good and faithful servant".
Bert & Ora Barlow
Becky Walker
December 8, 2009
I was pretty much in shock all day when you called to tell about your Dad passing away. We don't see much of each other but I think of you often and the times in the old neighborhood. Those were some of the best times. Love you, Cindy.
Carolyn Hennecy-Smith
December 8, 2009
Cindy,
Polk County will miss Bobby Ray more than most people will realize. He was a part of this land, and I'm proud to have been kin. Please know you are in our prayers and we love you dearly. Work precludes me from seeing you tomorrow, but my heart will be there, while I recall all the many wonderful memories of Aunt Patsy, Bobby Ray, Aunt Daisy, Granny Scott and our family childhoods.
Hugs and love,
Carolyn Hennecy-Smith
December 8, 2009
Cindy, Patsy and Bobby were good friends to me. I will miss them very much. I have known them for many years.
Call me any time. If you need anything let me know.
Marijean Wilder Mills
Cathy
December 8, 2009
Bobby would come into the clerks office when I worked there on Kentucky Ave. and he was handsome and funny and an all around nice guy.
Vic Shumate
December 8, 2009
I had the priviledge to work with Bobby during our stint in Law Enforcement. Thought a lot of Bobby. May God grant him true eternal peace and I offer the family my condolences during this time.
Michele & Jimmy Gray
December 8, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Kelly Dr. McPhail-Pruitt's office
December 8, 2009
Mrs. Womble our thoughts and prays are with you in your time of grief. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Wayne Womble
December 8, 2009
Our deepest sympathy - The sons of Charlie S. Womble
Walter Robert Sangster
December 8, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
December 8, 2009
Cindy, I was so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I knew him and your mom both as I worked with Patsy at the phone company for years. May God bless you at and give you his peace and comfort.
Sincerely
Nan(Franklin) McDaniel
Lemuel Bath
December 8, 2009
Our deepest sympathy in the passing of your Dad. Our heart felt sympathy to you.
Sincerely.
Lemuel & Sandra
Ron Langley
December 8, 2009
My deepest condolences to the family. Bobby was a super person and will be missed.
Sandy Johnston
December 8, 2009
George; Wally and Cynthia :
Sorry to see the obit on Bobby's Death online.Now though He in a much better place and with Patsy again !
Sandy Johnston
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