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Mansfield
1935-2014
LCDR Bobby Dean Mansfield, retired Naval Aviator, United States Navy, passed away on July 5, 2014 following a valiant battle with cancer. During his naval aviation career, LCDR Mansfield served two tours in Vietnam, a Mediterranean cruise, and received the following medals and commendations: Air Medal (with the Number One); Navy Unit Commendation for service aboard the USS Kitty Hawk; Expert Pistol Shot; National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea); and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
LCDR Mansfield was an avid golfer, fervid reader, and adventurous traveler. Whether he was reading or enjoying sports on TV, his beloved dogs, Colin and Fritter, were his constant companions.
LCDR Mansfield (Bobby Dean to his family and friends) was preceded in death by his parents, Avery Dean Mansfield and Bessie Lee Mansfield, both of Cartersville, Georgia.
LCDR Mansfield is survived by: his wife, Denise C. Mansfield; his son, Carter Dean Mansfield both of Pensacola, Florida; his daughter, Dineen Ann Mansfield; his son-in-law, Jay Scott Thedford; and his grandson, Liam Dean Thedford, all of Austin, Texas. LCDR Mansfield is also survived by his beloved sister, Sharon Hope Silvers of Cartersville, Georgia.
LCDR Mansfield deeply loved his family, his friends, his home, and his country. His allegiance to his ideals ran deep. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
An inurnment ceremony will be held at Barrancas National Cemetery (Pavilion A), on Naval Air Station Pensacola on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his honor to The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation (cholangiocarcinoma.org).
FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME SOUTH, 100 Beverly Pkwy, is entrusted with arrangements. You may express your condolences online at www.fcfhs.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Bobby Mansfield
Woody Woodward nwoodward
May 24, 2025
Mr. Mansfield was our flag football QB in the fall of `66 in VT-31. I caught about 12 TDS from him. Very likable and respected. I remember that he had a beautiful wife. He missed this photo session.
Pam Levan
July 25, 2014
Denise & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss! My prayers are with you.
Pam
Douglas Jones
July 22, 2014
Terrific,,,One of the GOOD guys...Will be missed.
Doug Smith
July 21, 2014
Bobby, I'm going to miss the guy who put the work "loop" in a golf swing; many great days @ ACRead with Jack and Marie; 19th wasn't bad either. Fair Winds, Following Seas, rest your oars.
Sarah Tober
July 21, 2014
Although we had the pleasure of Bobby Dean's company only a few times, he always made a big impression. His stories, jokes, and wit were legendary and getting to spend time with him and Denise never disappointed. We will always remember his spirit and the sweet love he gave his family and those around him. Our most heartfelt condolences to the Mansfield family.
Love,
The Tobers
Teresa Upshaw-Szaltis
July 21, 2014
So sorry for you loss, Denise. May God wrap his arms around your family and give you peace.
Bobby Dean with Colin and Fritter
Carter Mansfield
July 19, 2014
Bobby Dean and grandson, Liam Dean
Carter Mansfield
July 19, 2014
Bobby Dean; wife, Denise; daughter, Dineen; and son, Carter
Carter Mansfield
July 19, 2014
Bobby and wife, Denise
Carter Mansfield
July 19, 2014
Tom Wahl
July 19, 2014
My heartfelt condolence to Dineen and her family. May God comfort you and give you peace.
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