Bobby J. Montgomery Sr., 83, died in Lampasas on June 6, 2021.
He was born on Oct. 23, 1937 in Munday, Texas to James Paul and Essie Mae (Bridges) Montgomery.
In 1970, he moved from Harker Heights to Lampasas, where he lived the rest of his life.
In 1958, Bobby joined the U.S. Army, serving in Korea. He then went into the Army Reserves, after which he worked at several jobs.
He met Mildred Kay Halbaedier in 1962, and they married on May 31, 1963 in Oklahoma.
Bobby re-entered the U.S. Army, and he served from 1967-1968 in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in May 1970. While in service to his country, he earned the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one Silver Service Star, Combat Infantryman Badge, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Expert (M-60 MG) and Sharpshooter (Rifle).
Forty-eight years after serving in Vietnam, Bobby was issued the Cross of Gallantry.
From 1970-1974, Bobby was a police officer for the Lampasas Police Department, then a communications officer for the DPS from 1974-1994, before he retired.
Bobby loved fishing, golfing, painting, and doing woodwork.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Kay Montgomery in 1998; two brothers, Leo Montgomery and James Montgomery; and three sisters, Alice Philly, Patricia Montgomery and Mary Jo Bagwell.
He is survived by two sons and their wives, Bob Montgomery Jr. and Jennifer, and Dallas Montgomery and Michelle, all of Lampasas; one daughter, Yvonne Moreno of Lampasas; six grandchildren, Erin and Brynn Montgomery of Lampasas, Kelly Montgomery of Michigan, Tyler Montgomery of Bay City, Texas, Amanda Shoulders of Royse City, and Kyle Moreno of Lampasas; five great-grandchildren, Lucas Poissot and Zander Montgomery of Lampasas, Dallas Jordan Montgomery of Michigan, Jenna Montgomery of Bay City and Cooper Shoulders of Royse City; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. June 11 at Heritage Funeral Home.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. June 12, also at Heritage Funeral Home. The officiant will be Bob Montgomery Jr., assisted by Ray McCoy. Burial with military honors will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
