Bobby Samuel,

MANSFIELD -- Bobby Lee Samuel Sr., 80, a devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 29, 2011. Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Burial: Emerald Hills Memorial Park in Kennedale. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Scottish Rite Hospital. Bob was born Nov. 5, 1930, in Rhome, the son of Edward and Bertha Samuel. He married Elizabeth Louise Garrison on Jan. 29, 1950, at the First United Methodist Church in Smithfield. Bob served in the United States Air Force. Bob "Paw" owned and operated Automotive Alignment Inc. in Kennedale for over 50 years. After retiring, he loved to spend time traveling, going fishing, carving wood, spending time with family and friends, and enjoyed activities within the Shrine and Scottish Rite. He was very active with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bob was preceded in death by wife, Elizabeth Louise Garrison Samuel; his mother, Bertha Samuel; his father, Edward Samuel; and his brother, Billy Samuel. Bob "Paw" will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him. Survivors: Sons, Terry Samuel and wife, Bridget, Bob L. Samuel Jr. and wife, Brenda, Carter Samuel and wife, Sharon; grandchildren, LeAnn Stevens and husband, Troy, Bobby L. Samuel III and wife, Kristen, Christa Sheffield and husband, Willy, Aspen Samuel, Canyon Samuel, Marisa Samuel, Mindy Howing and husband, Cody, and Megan Samuel; great-grandchildren, Logan and Brylee Stevens, Camryn and Cailyn Samuel, Shaylie and Laityn Sheffield; brothers, Loyd Samuel and wife, Doris, Floyd Samuel and wife, Gene, and James Samuel; and numerous nieces and nephews. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Bobby Samuel, please visit our Sympathy Store.