Bobby Joe Lenardo

Bobby Joe Lenardo, 69, of McAlester, passed away Saturday, Dec. 10, at McAlester Regional Health Center. The family will welcome friends for visitation at Brumley-Mills Funeral Home on Wednesday, dec. 14, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be Thursday, Dec. 15, at 10:00 a.m. at Brumley-Mills Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers are Nick DeTello, Robert Rogers, Ricky DeFrange, Mark Deason, Roy Lenardo, Anthony Galle, Wesley Pacenza, and Kendall Carano. Honorary pallbearers are members of the Italian Festival Committee.
Bobby Joe Lenardo was born on Oct. 22, 1953 in McAlester to Marion and Rocklyn (Dominic) Lenardo. He grew up here and graduated from McAlester High School with the class of 1971. He married Karie Lee DeGiacomo on April 24, 1992.
Bobby's first job was a paper route at the age of 13; he always talked about getting up early, rolling newspapers with his mom, and using his bike to deliver them. He then worked with his dad, Marion, at their business, Southern Supply Company, starting at the age of 16. Later he worked as the manager of O'Reilly Auto Parts for many years. After that, he worked at the Army Ammunition Plant, retiring with over 10 years of service. He was awarded an Achievement Medal for Civilian Service for his noteworthy contributions as a project team member. He also had a small mowing business that allowed him to build close relationships with members of the community that he loved.
Bobby had a passion for the Italian Festival, serving as committee member for 28 years, 8 of those as the chairman. Bobby was a long-time member of the McAlester Country Club. He served on the board from 1999 to 2007 and served 3 consecutive 2 year terms as president, from 1999 to 2005, then as past-president in 2006 and 2007. He was also a member of the McAlester Chamber of Commerce for many years, and also served as president.
Bobby loved and adored his family and friends. He enjoyed participating in any activity, committee, and organization that supported the community and helped grow and develop McAlester.
"Go Buffs! Class of 1971!"
Bobby is survived by his wife, Karie Lee Lenardo; children and spouses, Chris and Stephanie Lenardo, Brad Lenardo, Angela and Wesley Pacenza; grandchildren, Christen Galle, Eythan Lenardo, Colby Lenardo, Vivian Pacenza, and Hayden Quinton; great grandchild, James Galle; a sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Mark Parham. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Justin Barnes, and his father-in-law, Nicholas DeGiacomo.