Robert James Doerr

1946 - 2016

Robert James Doerr obituary, 1946-2016

Robert James Doerr

1946 - 2016

BORN

1946

DIED

2016

Robert Doerr Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 9, 2016.
Robert (Bobby) James Doerr, 70, passed away December 7, 2016 at Northeast Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. Bobby was born on October 25, 1946 in San Antonio to Lucille and Charlie Doerr. He graduated from Central Catholic High School and attended San Antonio College. He served in the U. S. Army and had a long career with Southwestern Bell/AT&T. Bobby enjoyed a life-long pursuit of drag racing. He modified and drove his own race cars.
Bobby is preceded in death by his parents, Lucille and Charlie Doerr and by his brother, William. He is survived by his siblings: Diana Ridd and husband, John (Sun Lakes, AZ); Charlie Doerr, III and wife, Sharon (San Antonio, TX); Patricia Hewitt and husband, Tom (San Antonio, TX) and Jeanette Graham (Houston, TX). Bobby is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. A graveside service will be held for Bobby at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 11:15am. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Bobby's favorite charity: The American Red Cross. Arrangements by Colonial Funeral Home, 625 Kitty Hawk Rd., Universal City, Texas.

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Jeanette Graham

February 2, 2017

Thank you for your kind words about my big brother. I used to stop by his place and drop off kolaches from Schuleburg when I made the Houston to SA run. I'll always remember his grin.

January 19, 2017

Just found out a month later, seems like just a short time ago we were talking about me coming out to help you , I have known you for so long, and totally respected you for so many things, you will be missed, may God bless you and your family

Kyle Johnson

December 12, 2016

RIP, Thanks for all you did for us. Always had a great talent to fix anything and be a friend.

Randy Jones

December 12, 2016

Rest in Peace my long time friend Bobby Doerr. U will be missed by all that knew U, Nothing but respect comes ur way for ur knowledge, ur ability and the way U conducted urself during ur life.

December 9, 2016

May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad time Psalms 29:11

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625 Kitty Hawk Road, Universal City, TX 78148

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