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Robert Williams Obituary
August 29, 1938 - November 5, 2024
Robert (Bob) Williams was born in Enid, Oklahoma on August 29, 1938, and went home to heaven on November 5, 2024.
Survivors include his wife, Bobbi, daughter, Amy Church and husband, James Church, granddaughters Carrington Church and Kennedy Church. Also surviving is daughter Lisa Whitten and husband Gary Whitten, grandsons, Shad Whitten, Chase Whitten and wife Melissa and great-grandsons, Brody Whitten and Ryder Whitten.
He served in the U.S. Air Force where he was trained as a rotary wing and fixed wing aircraft mechanic. He served as crew chief on a search and rescue helicopter. After his time in the Air Force, he attended Bakersfield College and San Jose State University, graduating with honors in business.
Bob worked for Aetna Insurance Co., eventually purchasing a small insurance agency and building it into a large multi-line agency which was a principal in Kern Insurance Associates. He and partners started Personal Express Insurance with offices in Bakersfield and Fresno. He also was a founding partner in Bobbi's Hallmark.
In the past, Bob served as a deacon in his church. He was a past president of Bakersfield Association of Independent Insurance Agents. He also served a term as president of Seven Oaks Country Club.
In retirement Bob enjoyed golf and fly-fishing, learning to tie his own flies. He wrote articles about fly fishing and was published in several magazines. He also wrote an article about his uncle, Bud, who was killed in World War II, which is in the Library of Congress.
A graveside service will be held at 9:15 a.m. on November 14, 2024 at the Bakersfield National Cemetery, 30338 E. Bear Mountain Blvd., Arvin, CA 93203.
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Gary Hoetker
December 2, 2024
Bob and I live in the same 55+ Community. We were simpatico from the day we met and shared the mutual love of fly fishing. I found out I fished many of the same streams and areas he did, including his very favorite the beautiful Casa Vieja in the Eastern Sierras. I knew he was not well of late and I'm very saddened to learn about his passing. He rests in his eternal reward and I pray I'll see him on the other side.
Kristen McMillian
November 10, 2024
We will miss Bob´s constant smile and infectious happy spirit. I´m so glad to have known him and his family.
Jana Johnson
November 9, 2024
We love you Bobbi, Amy and Lisa. We are so sorry for your loss. Lifting you up in prayer.
Bill and Juanda Isaacs, and Jana and Joni and families.
Deanne
November 9, 2024
Bob and Kurt were my late mothers (Michelle Claxton) FAVORITE bosses!
May the memories you hold dear be a source of comfort during this sad time.
Vicki L Pratt
November 9, 2024
KIA was never the after Bob left. Deepest sympathy.
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