In Memory

Bob Browder (Teacher) - Class Of 1905

R. P. Bob Browder passed away Thursday, May 17, 2012, in Seguin, Texas. 

He was born on November 29, 1927, to James H. Browder and Adah Mae Simmons Browder in Santa Anna, Texas.  He attended rural schools of Mukewater then attended Bangs school where he graduated in 1944.  Upon graduation he joined the Army and later transferred to the Army Air Corp, where he spent the last two years of enlistment in Tucson, AZ.  Upon discharge in February 1948 he returned to Bangs, Texas and enrolled and graduated from Brownwood Business College.  Job availability was poor so in September 1949 he enrolled in Howard Payne College in Brownwood, Texas.  While in college he participated in various athletics.

On August 25, 1949, he married his childhood Sweethear, Edna Mae Brown.  Upon graduation from college he started a career in education, and by the time he reached his 25th birthday he had obtained the position of Superintendent of Schools.  He received a master's degree from Howard Payne College.  Over a 32 year career Bob served in various teaching capacities from coaching sports, classroom teaching to head administrator.  He retired in June of 1981 from Strawn ISD, Strawn, Texas.

Upon retiring Bob and Edna moved to Seguin and in November 1981, Bob began a very successful real estate business.  In 2002 Edna became ill and Bob retired to turn his attention to the care of his wife.  They enjoyed 62  years of marriage, and for many years were active in the First Baptist Church of Seguin.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Edna, 2 brothers and one sister.  He is survived in death by his son Hardy and his wife, Camelia, his two daughters; Brenda Williams and Teresa Chappelle and her husband Fred; four grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. 

Services were held at First Baptist Church at 10:00 am Tuesday, May 22 with Pastor Brice Mandaville Presiding.  Interment followed at San Geronimo Cemetery with military honors.