Bobby Oneal Josey

July 18, 1937 - July 31, 2015

Bobby Oneal Josey was born July 18, 1937 in Vivian, Louisiana. He passed away after a short battle with cancer on July 31, 2015. Bobby was preceded in death by his mother and father, Lessie Doris Thornton and Ralph Alexander Josey of Vivian, Louisiana, and brother-in-law William Harold Kennedy also of Vivian, Louisiana. He is survived by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 61 years, Rosa Ann Kennedy Josey; his sons John Ralph Josey and wife Brenda and their sons John Zachary Josey and Garrett Ray Josey, and Bobby Don Josey and wife Vicki and their daughter Taryn Leigh Josey; one brother, Donald Dean Josey and wife Joyce; and one nephew Greg Josey and wife Charlyn and their daughter Lauren. Members of his extended family include Vanessa Kennedy, John Kennedy, Dewey Edward Kennedy, and numerous nieces and nephews. He leaves behind numerous close friends and colleagues. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Vivian, Louisiana.
Bobby Josey graduated from Vivian High School in 1955 and Kilgore College in 1962. He enjoyed a lifelong successful career in the oilfield. He worked 18 years with Milwhite/Milchem, 10 years with Drilling Tools Incorporated and the last 15 years he owned and operated his own company, Oilfield Pushers, Incorporated. He has been active in the community, acting as President of the Lake Conroe Hills Home Owners Association.
The visitation will be Monday, August 3rd from 7-9 PM at the Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home in Willis, Texas. The funeral will be Tuesday, August 4th at 2 PM at the Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home, with interment following at Smith Memorial Park.
The family would like to extend a very special thanks to the neighbors and friends of the Lake Conroe Hills Subdivision. A warm thanks to the nurses and aides at CHI St. Luke’s Hospital in the Woodlands, Texas and the entire staff of the Reliant Rehabilitation Hospital for their exemplary care.
Memorials can be sent to The American Heart Association or The American Cancer Association. Remembrances are welcome on social media, or left at www.shmfh.com.

Previous Events

Visitation

AUG 3. 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (CT)

Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home - Willis

10129 FM 1097 Rd W.

Willis, TX 77318

(936) 890-0454

[email protected]

Funeral services

AUG 4. 2:00 PM (CT)

Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home - Willis

10129 FM 1097 Rd W.

Willis, TX 77318

(936) 890-0454

[email protected]

Interment will follow service

AUG 4 (CT)

Smith Memorial Park Cemetery - Willis

10129 FM 1097 Rd W

Willis, TX 77318

(936) 890-0454

[email protected]

https://www.shmfh.com

Tribute Wall

Bobby Oneal Josey

November 15, 2022 at 08:33 PM

To the josey family I'm so sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of working with Mr. Josey for a few years here in Louisiana and what a great experience it was. Mr.Josey will never be forgotten.

(little John) Guillot - May 30, 2016 at 06:19 PM

Marie Helmy, Eisenhower colleague purchased the Condolence Snacks for the family of Bobby Oneal Josey.

Condolence Snacks
Marie Helmy, Eisenhower colleague - August 07, 2015 at 09:23 PM

Rosa and Family,
May your faith in the resurrected Lord bring you comfort and peace. You are in my prayers. Thank you, Rosa, for all you have done for Aldine's youth. I am sure Bobby assisted you and supported you with all that is Aldine. I am blessed for having known you and I imagine Bobby was thrice blessed having you in his life. May the words of our Savior give you great comfort during this time of loss. "Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your souls."
Matt 11: 9
George Horneber

George Hhorneber - August 04, 2015 at 09:41 AM

Dear Mrs. Josey and Bobby, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have such wonderful memories of working with you both and such respect for what you have done for the youth in our schools, especially Bobby whom I worked with for so long. Please know that I am in prayer for you both and for your loved one. He was a very handsome man and I wish I had gotten to know him because of what I know of the man that was his son and the lady that was his wife. Your lives tell me he was a man well worth getting to know. Grateful for the role you have played in my life and praying for the grief you are now experiencing, Janis Jemison

Janis Jemison - August 03, 2015 at 09:42 PM

A was purchased for the family of Bobby Oneal Josey.

August 03, 2015 at 09:15 PM

Rosa, the members of Milam County Retired Teachers Association send our sincere heartfelt wishes to your family at this time of bereavement. We wanted you to know that we are praying for you and your family.

Frank E. Middleton - August 03, 2015 at 07:50 PM

Anastasia V. purchased a for the family of Bobby Oneal Josey.

Anastasia V. - August 03, 2015 at 04:55 PM

So sorry for your loss! My heartfelt condolences to you and your family!

Barb Bauernschmidt - August 03, 2015 at 03:20 PM

Brad & Dawn Thompson - Shoreline Dr. purchased the Dreams From the Heart Bouquet for the family of Bobby Oneal Josey.

Dreams From the Heart Bouquet
Brad & Dawn Thompson - Shoreline Dr. - August 03, 2015 at 03:00 PM

Jimmie G. purchased the Enchanted Cottage for the family of Bobby Oneal Josey.

Enchanted Cottage
Jimmie G. - August 03, 2015 at 12:39 PM

Sorry for the loss of your love one... May the Great Creator be in your hearts....
Johnny Best

John Best - August 03, 2015 at 11:26 AM

Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Bobby Oneal Josey.

Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum
August 03, 2015 at 09:30 AM

Judy,Natalie and Brett Wiggins purchased the Love's Journey for the family of Bobby Oneal Josey.

Love's Journey
Judy,Natalie and Brett Wiggins - August 02, 2015 at 11:21 PM

Ann M. purchased the Serenity Wreath for the family of Bobby Oneal Josey.

Serenity Wreath
Ann M. - August 02, 2015 at 09:40 PM

Matt, the boys, and I are so sorry to hear about Bobby's passing. There is a hole in our hearts tonight missing him! He was so kind to our boy and to us. Love seeing him when I was up at my parents. Most importantly, he was a great friend to my dad. He has always said how much he has appreciated his friendship! We love you, Rosey and family! Cindy, Matt, Ben, Connor, and JP Stricker

[email protected] - August 02, 2015 at 09:14 PM

With love, Marybeth, Brad and Jennifer Wall purchased the Sweetest Sunrise Bouquet for the family of Bobby Oneal Josey.

Sweetest Sunrise Bouquet
With love, Marybeth, Brad and Jennifer Wall - August 02, 2015 at 04:35 PM

Rosa and Bobby Jr. and family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Words do not describe the loss that you will endure in the days ahead. The holidays are the worst but you will survive because you have such wonderful memories of your husband and father. You are in my Prayers. Sincerely Liz Wolf

Liz Wolf - August 02, 2015 at 04:08 AM

Rosa & Bobby, I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many wonderful memories of working with you two and everyone else at Aldine High School. It sounds as if you had a wonderful life together. My prayers are with you. Coach Bill Smith

Coach Bill Smith - August 01, 2015 at 09:15 PM

Bobby will be remembered as a very remarkable man who lived life to the fullest. Our friendship with your family has left an imprint of memories that we will always cherish. We wish your family peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to hold forever in your hearts. That wonderful crazy Cajun will truly be missed.
Kurt & Pat Kuriger

Pat Capshaw-Kuriger - August 01, 2015 at 01:11 PM

Kurt & Pat Kuriger purchased the Beautiful in Blue for the family of Bobby Oneal Josey.

Beautiful in Blue
Kurt & Pat Kuriger - August 01, 2015 at 12:39 PM