Bobby Edward "Bob" Holman, 71, of Newcastle, died Saturday, August 30, 2014, in Oklahoma City. The son of Delbert James Holman and Wilma JoAnn (Cronian) Holman, he was born October 24, 1942, in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.
Bob was a farmer and rancher and owned and operated Holman Equipment Sales in Newcastle for 35 years. He was a member of Newcastle First Baptist Church. In his spare time, Bob enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and watching western movies. His greatest enjoyment came from spending time with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his father, Delbert Holman, and his first wife, Glenda (Lovett) Holman.
Bob is survived by his wife, Jimmie Holman of Newcastle, his mother, JoAnn Holman of Newcastle; four sons, Rob Holman and wife, Malinda, Steve Holman, Wade Holman and wife, Tamara, all of Newcastle, and Clay Holman and wife, Chelsie, of Springfield, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Kyle Holman of Norman, Mandy Holman of Caddo, Kayla Holman, Britt West, Logan Holman, Kage Holman, and Hadley Holman, all of Newcastle, and one on the way, Erica Holman; three great grandchildren, Jaycee, Bradyn, and Madalyn; three sisters, Becky Daniel and husband, Tommie, of Newcastle, Shirley Hufford and husband, D.L., of Bloomfield, Missouri, and Kathy James and husband, Dowd, of Newcastle; one brother, Mike Holman and wife, Charlotte, of Newcastle; and many other relatives and friends.
Memorial service will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, September 3, 2014, at the Newcastle First Baptist Church. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.