Mr. Bobby Ray McGlaston Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

A TIME To BE BORN - The story of Bobby Ray McGlaston is a true story of love, life, and resilience. He was born on July 28, 1948, to the union of the late Elex McGlaston and Elizabeth Keys in Bay Springs, Mississippi. A TIME To BUILD - Bobby attended Bay Springs High, graduating in 1967. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Milwaukee, WI under the leadership of Pastor Lester Barnes. A TIME To KNOW - Bobby enlisted in the U. S. Army on May 14, 1968. He received an honorable discharge in 1970. He was employed by A. 0 Smith for 30 years until his retirement. A TIME To LOVE - In his leisure, he enjoyed basketball, fishing, gardening, watching sports, spending time with family, and hanging out with his many friends and acquaintances at Catfish Lounge. On Saturday, March 19, 2022, after living such a full life of love and laughter with family and friends, Bobby departed this life. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, H. V. Keys, C. L. McGlaston, and Elex McGlaston, [r.: sisters, Rachel Pruitt, Mary Helen Collins, and Mary Sue Keller. A TIME To CHERISH - He leaves to honor his memory and legacy his children, Mashunda McGlaston, Takeya McGlaston and Nate (Mary) Walker, Sr.; four brothers, Willie McGlaston, Jimmy McGlaston, Johnnie (Hattie) McGlaston and James (Terri) McGlaston, seven grandchildren, one great grandchild and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die: a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted." ECCLESIASTES 3:1-2

Mr. Bobby Ray McGlaston

July 28, 1948 - March 19, 2022