Bobby Gene Christopher, 80, of Nederland, died Friday, October 14, 2016. He was born on January 26, 1936.

Bobby is survived by his devoted wife of thirty-four years, Barbara Blanco-Christopher; younger brother, Verdell Christopher of Nacogdoches; loving children, Bobby O. Christopher of Bullard, Susan R. Stafford and Michael W. Christopher, both of Jacksonville, and Bobby J. Swain of Pineville, Louisiana; grandchildren, Lauren Christopher Wiggs, Dustin Christopher, Lavonda Smith, Jimmy Loven, Jr., and Courtney Hudson; and nine great-grandchildren all who he adored and cherished.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ora Ford and Vera Christopher; and brothers, Tommy Lee, Billy Wayne, and Alan Ike Christopher.

A gathering of Mr. Christopher’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, October 16, 2016, at Triangle Baptist Church, 3605 Highway 69 North, Nederland. His funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 17, 2016, at Triangle Baptist Church, Nederland, under the direction of Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland, with his interment following at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Groves.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Christopher’s memory to The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, Texas 77210-4486.