A soldier died today, Wednesday, January 2, 2008. He was very proud of his twenty-three years in the Air Force and a Vietnam veteran.
Bobby Dale Holsapple, son of Opal and Jack Holsapple, was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma on October 17, 1932.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-two years, Johnye; daughter, Barbara Loftis and her husband Dennis of Missouri; son, Jerry Holsapple of Missouri; and sister, Jackie Tucker of Arkansas.
His parents; and two sons, Kip and Kraig Holsapple preceded him in death.
Bobby Dale was a member of the ALS Support Group, Elks Lodge #311, VVA, and American Legion.
He was a loving husband, a caring father, and a loyal friend.
Cremation arrangements were handled by Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His cremated body will be taken to Central, Texas.
Memorial contributions may be made to Elks Lodge #311, P.O. Box 21757, Beaumont, Texas 77720; VVA, P.O. Box 1071, Beaumont, Texas 77704; or MDA/ALS Research Center, 701 BC Bank, P.O. Box 272243, Houston, Texas 77277-2243.