This is a tribute to my step-dad who passed away on 7/20/21.

Bobby / Bob Bob, 

 When my mom moved to her new apartment she was quick to call about this nice man that helped her move her boxes in. Then the phone calls about you walking around, to maybe to get the courage to talk to her? Then your first date happen then all of a sudden you two were moving in together. 

 I'll be honest, my first impression of you I thought you were so ... weird! Your sense of humor was nothing that I was used to. When Mom told us your name, she said "it is literally Bobby Hill (like king of the hill)" But, I would watch you interact with my mom and I saw the love that was building and I thought, what the hay... I'll give you a try. 

 As the years went on, you helped my mom help my sister and nephew. For that, I am very grateful for you! I know it wasn't easy. 

 As I was gathering pictures to make a book for your children I saw a man who traveled places that I am positive you wouldn't have if you were not  with my mom. You traveled to Hawaii, you have been on a handful of cruises, Universal studios, the list goes on. I loved that you would do all of this without complaint and you kept your mind open to new things. Your time on this earth was meaningful!

 You were a very simple man. Not a left over around when Bobby came. If I had gotten something that I knew my family wouldn't eat I gave it to Bobby. He would never let food go to waste. Last thing I gave to him was Lime chips that were left at my home from a get together. I never got to ask him how he liked the chips. 

 You made my mom so happy! Y'all had your up and downs just like anyone, but, you were her person. I am extremely grateful that for the last 13 years my mom got to see what love was meant to be like. 

 I will miss your bad jokes and your really long stories! I went to mom's yesterday and it just wasn't the same. The TV didn't have a ghost story on or a football game, it was just quiet. 

 Thank you for all that you have done for us and accepting us as family. You will be greatly missed. Don't worry about Mom, we got her from here! Rest easy Bobby! 

February 26, 1962 - July 19, 2021