He was a retired pipeline foreman, U. S. Army Veteran and a member of Pauline Missionary Baptist Church. He was a 32nd degree Mason, belonging to the Wilmar Lodge and was a member of Operating Engineer Union #542. Bobby Joe was an avid quail hunter, fisherman and a big Razorback fan. He loved restoring antique cars of his era. He was a very loving husband, father, Pa, Pepaw and friend and also was a dog lover, loved telling stories and jokes. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Tray Hale; three brothers, Louis Montgomery, Norman Montgomery and Hollis Montgomery and six sisters, Jayme Trotter, Lenora Cunningham, Reba Huskey, Francis Mathis, Martha Jean Stephenson and Joyce Person.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Pebble Jean Ward Montgomery of Monticello; two sons, Robert E. Montgomery and wife, Kim and Keith Montgomery and wife, Terri, both of Monticello; two daughters, Diane Higgs and husband, Mark of Carlisle and Jennifer Clements and husband, Daren of Monticello; two sisters, June Stephenson of Brazoria, TX and Janice Kulbeth of Monticello; eight grandchildren, Byron, Sandi, Kelley Jo, Dustin, Kadi, Jude, Lucy and Will; four great grandchildren, Zoe, Cloe, Zayden, Daniel and Amelia.
Condolences(26)
Charlsie Berryman Polk
Green Forest, AR Tuesday, December 10, 2013 Keith, Diane and family,I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfoet and guide you in your time of need. Prayers to you and your family.
Paddy & Michelle
Mabelvale, AR Saturday, November 9, 2013 Thinking of you all. Sending prayers of comfort, love & peace.Wayne & Doris Herring
Gosport, IN Saturday, November 9, 2013 We are very sad to hear about Bobby Joe. Will always remember his wonderful sense of humor and some of the scrape he and Wayne got into.With love,
Wayne & Doris
Tony and Kelly Hudson
Monticello, AR Saturday, November 9, 2013 Keith,We are saddened for your loss of your father. Even though we can take solace in the Lord's grace, it is very hard to lose a loved one. May God comfort you and your family during this time. May God pour out His blessings so that you can cherish the memories you shared together and ease the burden of grief.
John & Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Saturday, November 9, 2013 Jennifer, Ms. Pebble, and family -You all are in our thoughts and prayers during the difficult days ahead. Cherish your memories they will make these days easier.
Love, John, Paige, Jayson, Colt, Brayden, Brad, Jake, & Jared
HAZEL POTTS
MONTICELLO, AR Friday, November 8, 2013 Dear Keith and familyI was so sorry to hear of your beloved Father going home to be with the Lord May you find comfort in the loving arms of our Savior Keep all the wonderful memories close to your heart and He will always be there with you. Know that Mr Robert is with the Lord is a great comfort My prayers are with you Hazel and family
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kim
Monticello, AR Friday, November 8, 2013 Keith,I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.God will comfort you. Love, Kim Wells
Tim & Diana Abney
Sherwood, AR Friday, November 8, 2013 Robert & Keith,Sending our love and deepest sympathy to you Kim & Terri. Asking God to comfort the entire Montgomery family during this difficult time.
Chisteen McKinney Curry
Warren, AR Friday, November 8, 2013 Pebble, I am so sorry to hear about your husband my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Judy Stephenson Clifford
Lake Jackson, TX Friday, November 8, 2013 My love and deepest sympathy go to Aunt Pebble and Uncle Bobby's much loved children. I have only the fondest memories of you all and wish that I could be there to share in your celebration of Uncle Bobby's life.Kitty Tucker Wiscaver
, AR Friday, November 8, 2013 My thoughts and Prayers are with you.Carole (Doss-Johns) Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Thursday, November 7, 2013 Pebble, Janice and all the family,Please accept my sincere sympathy on your loss. Having known Bobby Joe all my life I can truly say he was one of a kind. He spent much time at our house when he was young and we have always considered him family. May you lean on the Lord for your strength and may you find the peace and comfort that only HE can give at such a difficult time.
Love, Carole (Doss) Rushing
Sheila Gardner
Monticello, AR Thursday, November 7, 2013 Robert and Keith,Thinking of you and your families your time of loss.
Bobbie Ross
Warren, AR Thursday, November 7, 2013 Pebble and family, I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. May God bless you all during this difficult time.Hilda Baucom
Hurst, TX Thursday, November 7, 2013 RIP BOBBY JOE.. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY..Janice McAllister
Hot Springs Village, AR Thursday, November 7, 2013 Pebbles, I am so sorry to read about Bobby Joe's death. You are all in my thoughts and prayers and I know he will be greatly missed. With love & sympathy, Janice Gladden McAllisterDona Schulte
Little Rock,, AR Thursday, November 7, 2013 Aunt Pebble, Robert, Dianne, Keith & Jennifer,So sad hearing about Uncle Bobby. May he rest in peace.
Darrell, Tonya and I will never forget the years we lived next door. The jokes and the stories Uncle Bobby told filled laughter throughout Town & Country. And God only knew how he could come up with all the pranks. No one enjoyed life anymore than Uncle Bobby. I loved laughing at him laughing at his own jokes.
Love and prayers to all of you during this difficult time.
Barbara McElroy
Monticello, AR Thursday, November 7, 2013 Pebble and family, I am so very sorry to hear about Bobby Joe. I just want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I figure he and Ernest are together and are having a good time right now.Ruth Kulbeth Hunter
Wilmar, AR Thursday, November 7, 2013 Pebble, Janice, & and all the Montgomery families.I am so sorry to hear about Bobby Jo passing away. May the Lord's blessing be up on each of you..
Ruth Hunter
Mattie Tucker & Mary Harrel
Monticello, AR Thursday, November 7, 2013 Pebble; Keith Robert Dianne and Jennefer. We love you all and so sorry for your Loss.He was a good friend. We aren't able to come but want you to know we are thinking of you and praying for all of you. your worst days are yet to come. But he is in Gods hands now , Their are a lot of pipeliners up their and they can tell each other some good tales. Love you guys so much.Larry & Bea Tucker
Wilmar, AR Thursday, November 7, 2013 Pebble and Family,We are so sorry to hear about Mr. Bobby Joe. He was a great guy and we have lots of fond memories from our pipeline days in Crowell, TX The days ahead will be fillied with sorrow and grief but I know with Gods love and grace you and your family will be ok. Please know our prayers are with you all.
Eddy & Cathy Montgomery
Little Rock, AR Thursday, November 7, 2013 Uncle Bobby was always there when I was growing up. Always had a laugh, a joke and a smile. After being around him for any time meant you left in a better mood, usually after a laugh. He will be missed by everyone who ever met him.My prayers and thoughts for Aunt Pebble, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lovee him and love you all.
James and Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Thursday, November 7, 2013 My sincere sympathy to all of the family. I have many fond memories of Bobby Joe when he was growing up and spent a lot of time at our house with Shelby. He will be greatly missed.Pat Scifres Montgomery
Monticello, AR Thursday, November 7, 2013 So sorry to hear about Mr. Montgomery. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.RitaTaylor
fayetteville, AR Thursday, November 7, 2013 I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Bobby's passing. He was always there for me and l loved him dearly my sympathy goes out to all of his family Love Rita Sue TaylorKevin and Becky Montgomery
Kingsville, TX Thursday, November 7, 2013 Uncle Bobby Joe will be greatly missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family.