A celebration of life for Robert (Bobby) Diggs, 76, of Emory, will be held on February 8, at 2:00 p.m., at New Hope Southern Baptist Church located at 1119 CR 278, Kaufman, TX 75142.
Mr. Diggs died on January 22, 2025. He was born on December 17, 1948.
He was a Vietnam veteran and worked as an electrician with six of his nephews. He was a loving husband, dad, grandpa, papaw and uncle to a host of nieces and nephews.
Mr. Diggs is survived by his wife, Anita; son, Lonnie and wife, Amy; daughter, Shelley; thirteen grandchildren, Lonnie Jr., Scott and wife DD, Hannah, Gabby, Scott and wife Kristan, Taylor and wife Cassy, Kevin, Korey, Taner and Shelby; seven great-grandchildren, Aubrey, Rhett, Ryder, Levi, Hayes, Karson and Kori; sisters, Linda and Betty; sisters-in-law, Jeanie, Peggy, Charlotte, Joann and Carol; and brothers-in-law, Ken and wife Prissy, Billy, Gerald and Weldon.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Doris and Patsy; brothers, Bradford and Tommy; brothers-in-law, Gayle, Bo and Terry; and nephew, Steve.
Flowers may be sent to 1137 Rolling Cedar Ln., Kaufman, TX 75142. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to New Hope Southern Baptist Church.