   Robert "Bob'" Wesley Choate, 79, of Sherman, Texas passed away at his home on April 2, 2019. Graveside service was held Friday morning, April 5, 2019 at Hall Cemetery in Howe, Texas with Rev. Roy Spore of Friendship UMC officiating. Burial with military honors followed. Nephews serves as honorary pallbearers. Bob was born in St. Lawrence, South Dakota on June 14, 1939, son of Llewellyn W. and Thelma L. Conerton Choate. He was baptized and accepted Christ at an esrly age. Following graduation from St. Lawrence High School, he attended the South Dakota School of Mines until he ran out of funds. He then returned to St. Lawrence and worked for several years as a farm hand, truck driver and heavy equipment operator. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in March 1963. He served his tour in Vietnam as a draftsman. When his draft obligation ended, he returned to St. Lawrence for a brief period then decided to return to military service in March 1984, having a distinguished military career and attaining the rank of First Sergeant. His Army servivce included tours in Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, Korea and Germany. HIs stateside assignments included Missouri, Alabama, Massachusetts Maryland, Virgina, District of Columbia, and Texas. In September 1982 he was united in marriage with Barbara Wolfington of Sherman, Texas. He embraced her family and they embraced him nnd his loss is deeply felt. After retiring from the military, Bob and Barbara resided in the Austin, Texas area for approximately 12 years prior to moving to Sherman in June 1995. While in the Austin area, he was a seasonal tax examiner for the IRS. After moving to Sherman, he focused on his passion for equipty and options trading. Robert was a man of great integrity and was always enjoyed for his humor and quick wit. He especially enjoyed being "Uncle Bob" to 8 nephews and niece, Jessica. He shared a special friendship with Jeff Bellows. He was preceded in death by his siter, Mabel;and his parents. He is survived by his wife and family members. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Bob's name to Home Hospice of Grayson, Fannin and Cooke Counties or Friendship United Methodist Church.   Hall Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson CountyTXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |