Bobby Gene Killough

Bobby Gene Killough - Born July 13, 1936, passed November 26, 2023

 

Bobby Killough, 87, passed peacefully in his home with family by his side.

Bobby was born to Aubrey and Olta Killough in Pocahontas, AR. He was the sixth child out of seven. They moved to New Mexico when Bobby was seven years old.

Bobby met the love of his life, Judy Claridge, in 1957. Excited to start their lives together, they married on July 23, 1958. They were married 65 years. They started and ran a successful business, Killough's Automotive Service, until 1985.

Bobby loved water skiing, golfing, bowling and working in the yard. Best yard in the neighborhood. He will be missed and remembered for everything he did for everyone.

Bobby is survived by his wife, Judy Killough; daughter Debbie Mathews, husband Bob Mathews; daughter Tammy Armstrong, husband Rich Armstrong; daughter Susan Killough.

Four grandchildren: Samantha Grande-Dearing, husband Charlie Dearing; Vanessa Grande; Sheena Major, husband Brandon Major; Amanda Killough.

Nine great grandchildren: Kyle, and Taylor Goodson, Brook, and Sienna Major, Isaac, and William Dearing, Oliver Hilchey, Skylar Garcia, Cash Lewis, and Stetson, to be born in 2024.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation https://carrietingleyhospitalfoundation.org/ or a charity of your choice.

The Celebration of Life will be held graveside at Sunset Memorial sometime in early 2024. To be announced.