B. J. “Bobby” Kolb, 68 of Hamshire died September 29, 2004 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. He was a retired purchasing agent of thirty years. Bobby was an active leader and supporter of 4H Shooting Sports Program and Little League and Babe Ruth Baseball. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, hunting, fishing, and gardening.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Sullivan Kolb of Hamshire; son, Milton Kolb and his wife Karen of Fannett; daughter, Glenda Kolb Woolwine and her husband Roger of Fannett; grandchildren, Laura Kolb, Kevin Kolb, and Justin Woolwine all of Fannett; and sisters, Allie Walters of Beaumont and Earline Hall of New Iberia, Louisiana.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 3, 2004 at Broussard’s, 1605 N Major Drive, Beaumont followed by burial. A gathering of family and friends will be Saturday evening, October 2, 2004 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Mortuary.
