BAIN, BOBBY HADEN, Born in Longview, Texas on June 25, 1933. Passed unexpectedly on June 9, 2006, from a brain aneurysm. Graduated Longview High School in 1949, then attended Draughn Business College in Dallas. Served in the US Army in 1953-54 as Supervisor of the Big Sky Sweeper Gun, guarding the Northeast Coast. He holds a BBA from North Texas State University. Worked for Southwestern Bell for 5 years, and was a sales rep for 12 years for Beacon Blankets. Worked for H&S Company for 21 years and retired as Vice President in 1995. Spent part of his retirement years working part-time as a Sales Associate for Jostens Rings. Survived by his wife of 31 years, Carol Bain of Highland Village, and sister, Betty Whitmire of Midland, Texas. Also survived by his children Kym and Tracy Webster of Plano, Kyle Bain of Austin, Kelly and Richard Ott of Elgin, Tx., Jim Shipp of Dallas, Ricky and Barbara Bell of Little Elm, Randy and Rachel Bell of Grapevine, Dan and Debbie Bell of Carrollton. His grandchildren are Kyle Bain, Jr.; Austin and Kelsey Webster; Renee Childers, Brenda Thurman, Monty Shipp; Michelle Shipp; Ryan Bell; Drannon, Derek and Devin Bell. He also has 6 great grandchildren: Bradley, Preston, Tanner, Avery, Landon and Lamar. Survived by his nieces Betsy Radney of Colorado Springs, and Cindy Hunsucker of Canyon Lake, Tx. Preceded in death by his mother, Eva Mae Bain in 1962, and grandson, Clayton Bell, in 1992. He was the ultimate family man, and a consummate host to everyone - warm, welcoming and always the life of the party. A Dallas Cowboys fan - he religiously attended games as a season ticket-holder since the 1960s. He regularly attended Longview Lobo reunions and reunions with his army buddies. Services will be held on Tuesday, June 13, at 2 p.m., at the North Dallas Funeral Home, 2710 Valley View Lane in Farmers Branch, followed by entombment at Hilltop Mausoleum in Carrollton. Visitation for family and friends are on Monday, June 12, from 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations in his name to the American Cancer Society or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. "John P Brooks and Family North Dallas Funeral Home 2710 Valley View Lane Dallas, TX 972-241-9100"

The Dallas Morning News - Sunday, June 11, 2006
Submitted by Edward  Lynn Williams

Hilltop Memorial Park, Carrollton, Dallas County, Texas