Obituary: Robert "Bob" J. Large Sr., January 21, 2013

Contributed by Brenda Scott Hines
March 2015
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The Observer/Enterprise, Coke County, TX - January 25, 2013

Robert "Bob" J. Large Sr. was born November 25, 1922, and died 
January 21, 2013, at the age of 90.
 
He is survived by his wife of sixty-two years and four months, 
Nancy "Polly" Large and their four children - Harold Wayne Large and 
spouse Cindy of Orange Texas; Luther Large and spouse Carolyn of 
San Angelo; Rebecca "Becky" Large of San Angelo; and 
Robert J. Large, Jr. "Bobby" of Mertzon, Texas. 

Bob is also survived by three grand-daughters - Vanessa Shannon and 
spouse Eddie Shannon; Gennie Large and spouse Terry Block; Pam Constance, 
one grandson Luke Robert Large, one great-granddaughter Tyler 
Block, and two great-grandsons, Garrett Shannon and Cole Constance. 
Bob also is survived by his cousins, Dan Calfee, June Harry and 
Pat Klinkerman. Bob's family included special friendships with Craig 
and Kathy Michael of Copper Center, Alaska, Jim and Allie Jo Horn of 
Carlsbad Texas, and Bill Campbell of Grape Creek Texas.
 
Bob was preceded in death by his parents Luther and Rossie Large, and 
his brother Raymond.
 
Bob was passionate about his love of his country, his family and friends, 
the brotherhood he experienced with his Masonic brothers and fellow sailors. 
Bob was an avid sportsman, fisherman, hunter and champion of Texas 
baseball and football teams.

Bob served his country proudly for 21 years in the US Navy. He was a 
decorated seaman who was a Pearl Harbor survivor, served on both the 
Pacific and European fronts, and was assigned to the USS New Orleans 
Cruiser which received 17 battle stars placing her among the top four 
highest decorated ships of WW II. Bob continued to express great love and 
dedication for his country throughout his life and fiercely advocated for 
our military forces and their families.

Graveside services were held at 2 pm, Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at 
the Robert Lee Cemetery, officiated by Reverend Danny White. Pallbearers 
were Mike Bagwell, Dan Calfee, Bill Campbell, Jim Horn, Craig Michael, and 
Luke Large. Services were under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home.

The family would like to thank Shannon Medical Center and Robert Lee Care 
Center for care provided to him. The children would like to recognize the 
extraordinary care Polly provided to her husband Bob through his illness, 
as well as constant support and love from Craig and Kathy Michael, 
beloved friends.

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