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Robert Kingston Obituary

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Robert Eugene Kingston, Jr., age 90 of San Antonio, Texas passed away at home on October 12, 2013. He went by many names. To his children, he was Dad, to his grandchildren and great grandchildren, he was Happy, to the many young people that he pulled on skis behind his boat at Lake McQueeney, he was Uncle Bob and to the rest of the world, he was Bobby. Bobby was born in San Antonio to Robert Eugene Kingston and Sibyl Brewer Kingston. He graduated from Brackenridge High School with the class of 1941 and was part of the monthly "Purple Gang" until his death. He served in World War II as a pilot in the Army Air Corp flying C47s in the European theater. After the war he joined his father in the family business of Kingston Mfg. Co. which was founded in 1918 making leggings for the Dough Boys. The company later made children's sportswear and school uniforms. He was a member of the Rotary Club of San Antonio for over 60 years and served as the president in 1989-1990. He taught Sunday School, was a choir member and a deacon for over 60 years at Baptist Temple and McQueeney Baptist Church and was a current member of Trinity Baptist Church, the Unity class and the SonShine Singers. He had an active part in the leadership of many civic and Christian organizations. Bobby served as a trustee at the Baptist Health System, the Mexican Baptist Institute (Baptist University of America) and San Antonio Junior College. He was also a member of the Starlite Ballroom Dance Club of New Braunfels. He was preceded in death by his parents and a great grandson, Jackson William Cook. He is survived by his wife of over seventy years, Betty Lu "Blu" Kingston and his children and their spouses Fred & Lois Kingston of Sugar Land, TX, Shawn & Gary Bridges of San Antonio, and Cuchara, CO, and Sibyl & Bill Galbraith of Goldsby, OK and Little Rock, AR. He is also survived by his six grandchildren and their spouses, Philip Kingston, Dallas, Amy Claire and Joby Wieser, Fredericksburg, Annella and John Rutherford, Franklin, TN, Mark and Molly Bridges, Washington, DC, Beth and Richard Sarey, Frisco, TX, and Kate & C.W. Cook, Goldsby, OK and nine great grandchildren. Visitation will be at the Porter Loring Mortuary at 1101 McCullough on Monday, October 14th between 7:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
MEMORIAL SERVICE
TUESDAY
OCTOBER 15, 2013
2:30 P.M.
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH
319 E. MULBERRY
FOLLOW BY A RECEPTION AT THE CHURCH

Rev. Dr. D. Leslie Hollon and Dr. Bill Galbraith officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Medical Benevolence Foundation, 10707 Corporate Dr., Suite 220, Stafford, TX 77477 or Trinity Baptist Church, 319 E. Mulberry, San Antonio, TX 78212.
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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Oct. 14, 2013.
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Always remember Mr. Kingston with great affection during my time at Baptist Temple. May he rest in peace. Condolences to the family.

Cheryl Highley Lengefeld

October 18, 2013

We are so sorry to hear about your loss, but I know he is rejoicing in heaven! We were so fortunate to have known this family at Baptist Temple and Trinity Baptist. He was always happy and so positive!
Dr. Kenneth and Mickey Burton, Brenda, Glen, John, Debbie and Mark Burton

brenda burton

October 16, 2013

Dear Blu, Just found out about loss. Russell and I have you and your sweet family in our prayers. We have so many beautiful memories of our days in Baptist Temple. Russell is 90 yrs old also. Wish we could go back in time sometime and see all our back then friends. God Bless you and all the family Russell and Gerry Bradford

Gerry Bradford

October 15, 2013

May God Bless the Kingston Family. Bobby will light up heaven with his big smile.

The Brooks Family

October 15, 2013

Just found out about Mr. Kingston's home going. Tom and I are so sorry and although we can't make it to the service please know that you all will be in our thoughts and prayers. Tom and I feel like he was family and we loved him very much. So many memories come flooding into my head. We love you all so much and Mr. Kingston will be missed very much.

Beverly Bradford and Tom Deaton

October 14, 2013

Blu, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope
to visit you in a few days.
Louise Trenton

Louise Trenton

October 14, 2013

Bobby Kingston will never be forgotten...he touched so many lives...I don't ever remember seeing him without a smile on his face.

Randy Ersch

October 14, 2013

I have many wonderful memories of all the Kingstons, Hammond Ave, Mazatlan & of course Baptist Temple. BT tied us all together. I don't think I can ever remember Bobby (Mr.Kingston) without his smile & sweet expression.
I am thinking of you with love and prayers.

M'Liss Thigpen Lenamon

October 14, 2013

So glad I got to visit with you & Bobby recently on the phone. He will be greatly missed. I love you Blu, Harriet Klett

Harriet Klett

October 14, 2013

Bobby will be greatly missed, I remember going up to the cabin and staying there a couple of times with my mom and dad (Harriet & Bill Ersch). It was great times, we would ride on their boat and sit on their deck and play ping pong. He would always have a smile on his face, always happy....Blu, May faith sustain and comfort you in your sorrow, Love, Peter & Terrie

Terrie & Peter Nixon

October 14, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family!

Lucky Cloud Stowe

October 14, 2013

Dear sweet Shawn,
You all are in my prayers as you celebrate your Dad's legacy. Your smile is like your Dad's! much love, gina

Gina Jones

October 14, 2013

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