Robert Brown (Bob) Killbuck, Sr., 95, of Beaumont, died Thursday, February 8, 2007 at Collier Park.
He was born in San Antonio, Texas in 1911 to James R. and Brucie Brown Killbuck. Robert was reared in Springfield, Missouri, where he graduated in Springfield and Missouri State Teacher’s College. He retired in 1971 as Area Pipeline Superintendent for United Gas Pipeline Company.
Bob was a member of First Baptist Church for fifty-five years, having served as a Sunday School Teacher, Scout Leader and Deacon. Robert was past president of the Men’s Garden Club of Beaumont and a Life Member of the Beaumont Council of Garden Clubs, having worked with the Council on the original planning and continuing development of the gardens at Tyrrell Park. As a horticulture judge, he participated in shows throughout this area. In 1992, he received a twenty-five year service award from the Jefferson County Horticulture Committee of the Texas Agriculture Extension Service.
Robert served in the School Volunteer Program for several years and worked with Beaumont Community Players at the Little Theatre, building sets and sewing costumes for several productions. He also was a very active member of the Beaumont Camera Club in recent years.
Survivors include his wife of sixty-five years, Mildred Harder Killbuck of Beaumont; son, Robert B. Killbuck, Jr. and his wife Betty of Magnolia; and granddaughter, Lisa Killbuck of Austin. He was preceded in death by his brother, James H. “Pat” Killbuck.
Funeral service will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 11, 2007 at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont followed by burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be Saturday evening, February 10, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Beaumont Council of Garden Clubs, 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77705.
