Virgil Bobby Brodie
1923 - 2016
Virgil Bobby Brodie
1923 - 2016
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BORN
1923
DIED
2016
Virgil Brodie Obituary
Mr. Brodie was born on December 17, 1923 in Slim, Oklahoma to the late Macon Austin and Bessie Hall Brodie and passed away on March 21, 2016 in Tyler.
He lived in Tyler most of his life and was a member of Starrville Methodist Church. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.
Survivors include his daughters: Alatia Brodie of Tyler and Angelique Brodie of Fort Worth; son: Bobby Randall Brodie of Woodlands; 5 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
Mr. Brodie was preceded in death by his wife: Martha Jean Ford Brodie and sons: Waburn Shane Brodie and Stevie Brodie.
Visitation will be 1 hour prior to service.
Arrangements are under the direction of Tyler Memorial Funeral Home - Cemetery and Mausoleum, Tyler, Texas.
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Oscar Elliott
March 24, 2016
Bobby, Thank You for the many years that we knew each other at Tyler Pipe.
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March 24, 2016
To the last of the Brodie clan of Macon and Bessie Brodie. You will be missed, Uncle Bobby.
Vergil Bobbie Brodie
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Awarded for actions during the World War!!
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Machinists Mate Third Class
Vergil Bobbie Brodie, United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Southwest Pacific Area.
During the period from 25 January 1945 to 16 May 1945, he participated in twenty strikes against enemy shipping, airfields, and installations, inflicting
extensive damage. His skill and courage were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Action Date: January 25- May 16, 1945
Russ Horton
March 23, 2016
Last of the Brodie clan of Macon and Bessie. RIP, Uncle Bobby
Vergil Bobbie Brodie
Distinguished Flying Cross
Awarded for actions during the World War!!
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Machinists Mate Third Class
Vergil Bobbie Brodie, United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Southwest Pacific Area.
During the period from 25 January 1945 to 16 May 1945, he participated in twenty strikes against enemy shipping, airfields, and installations, inflicting
extensive damage. His skill and courage were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Action Date: January 25- May 16, 1945
Service: Navy
Rank: Aviation Machinists Mate Third Class
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