Robert Lee "Bobby" Wilson

Robert "Bobby" Lee Wilson, 72, of Starkville, Mississippi, joined Jesus in heaven on June 19, 2025. Born on July 6, 1952, in Brookhaven, Mississippi, Bobby grew up in Hazlehurst & Martinsville and was an active member of Spring Hill Baptist Church. He attended Copiah-Lincoln Junior College before earning a bachelor's degree in Animal Science from Mississippi State University. While at MSU, Bobby met the love of his life, Betty Sue Jackson. The two built a life rooted in faith, love and hard work. Bobby began his professional career with GoldKist, Inc. and later transitioned into the pharmaceutical industry, retiring from Novartis in 2019. A natural people-person and gifted salesman, Bobby never met a stranger. His big personality, quick wit, and signature sense of humor left a lasting impression on everyone he met. In 2011, they embraced a slower pace in Starkville, and Bobby fully retired in 2019-becoming a full-time, passionate Bulldog fan. His enthusiasm for all things MSU was well known and joyfully shared. Bobby was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Starkville, and the church's Empty Nesters Community Group, where he served as both a deacon and greeter. He also served on the Spring Hill Baptist Cemetery committee. He loved the Lord deeply and was devoted to his church, his wife, his family, and his many friends. He was also a proud member and supporter of the Starkville Quarterback Club, Starkville Country Club, the Starkville Gun Club and The Bulldog Club. In his free time, Bobby enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, traveling, and sharing laughter with countless special friends. Known for his larger-than-life personality and infectious sense of humor, Bobby's signature love for bold, "loud" ties will live on in fond memory. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Augusta Emmett "Lit" and Pearlie Inez Wilson (Lupo) of Martinsville, Mississippi and sister-in-law Joyce Murray of Greenwood. He is survived by his wife, Betty Sue (Jackson); his sister, June Pybas (Paul) of Madison; his Wilson brother-in-law Tommy Smith and nephews, Tom Smith (Yvonne) of Sugar Land, Texas, and Will Smith (Mary Ann) of Brentwood, Tennessee; and his beloved great-nieces and nephews: Caitlin, Trent, Carter, and Amelia. He also leaves behind his brother-in-laws Johnny Jackson, James Jackson and many other nieces, nephews, and cousins who will miss him dearly. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to: Spring Hill Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Martha Odom, 10079 Hwy 51, Wesson, MS 39191