Robert Rodriguez

Bobby (Robert) Rodriguez, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Monday, May 27th, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. 

Visitation will be May 30th, 6-8pm at Sunset Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00PM, May 31st, 2024, at Sunset Funeral Home with Danny Skaggs officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Cemetery. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. 

Bobby was born in San Antonio, Texas on October 16th, 1961, to Guadalupe and Louise Rodriguez. He married Dora Sanchez Abila on October 22nd, 2023, in Odessa, Texas. He went to work at an early age in the oil field and was a supervisor for many years. He then went to work for Smith Windmill Service installing the giant wind electricity generators from Crane to McCamey. Once his mother Louise retired from Medical Center Hospital, Bobby and Louise started a cleaning business doing many homes and businesses. They both had excellent work ethics and took pride in the work they did. 

Bobby is preceded in death by his father and mother. 

Bobby is survived by wife, Dora Rodriguez of Odessa; half-sister, Angelica Rodriguez of San Antonio; sons, Robert Jr of Austin, Joray and wife Ruby of Odessa; daughters, Rena of Austin, Kimberly Ann Rodriguez of Odessa; and grandchildren, Julian, John, Joseph, Marissa, Judas, Sheali, Kyleigh, Isaiah, Xavian, Aiden, Monica. With his marriage to Dora her sons, Ismael and wife Cristina, Corey and wife Monica, Ryan and wife Amanda, Ty; daughters, Blair and husband Larry, Mallory and husband David; and grandchildren, Nike, Nevaeh, Shia, Corey Jr, Meaghan, Matthew, Miley, Axton, Lincoln, Savannah, Brianna, Matthew, Jace, Camila, Zoey, Kali and Jeremiah. 

Pallbearers will be Joe Ray Galindo, Joseph Rodriguez, John Rodriguez, Julian Rodriguez, Robert Rodriguez and Reylando Galindo. Honorary Pallbearer will be Robert Renteria. 

Bobby was a football fan and loved the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Longhorns. He was also a diehard San Antonio Spurs fan.

 Bobby loved to joke and made everyone around him laugh. He loved to barbecue and spend time with family. He took pride in his home and took great care of his yard. 

When Bobby first started his cancer treatment he lived with Kimberly and her family who along with Nurse Jackie Mier and Bobby’s other children took care of him and his medical needs. Bobby was a fighter and his faith kept him strong throughout his battle. Bobby loves the Lord and never stopped sharing his faith.

After Bobby and Dora met, Bobby always said “I knew God would send me an angel and he sent me Dora. Bobby and Dora always loved watching the 4th of July fireworks together. Every weekend Dora remembers Bobby saying “I am ready to go to church and praise God. Dora worked alongside Bobby in the cleaning business and seen his awesome work ethics, always working hard to make his customers happy. 

Bobby was a loving and great man. He was always putting others first. He loved his dogs with Peaches being his favorite. After Louise passed away, he missed his momma dearly. Bobby and his mom were always mentioned in the same breath, “Bobby and Louise.” 

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. ~2 Timothy 4:7-8~