Bobbie Joe Staggs

Bobbie Joe Staggs passed away peacefully Friday, August 8, 2025 at the age of 92. Bob was born August 3, 1933 to Willard and Jessie Staggs in Blooming Grove, Texas. His childhood was filled with typical country life. Family, church and picking cotton. At the age of 12, Bobbie accepted Christ as his personal savior. He attended Blooming Grove Elementary, Corsicana Jr. High and Corsicana High School. His undergraduate work was at Navarro Jr College and The University of Texas - Austin. Always a Longhorn. In 1957, Bobbie joined the Army. He was honorably discharged after being stationed in Germany where he took the opportunity to travel to Italy, England and Austria. He remained with the Army Reserve through 1962. In 1962, Bobbie met the love of his life, Phyllis. They married in 1963 and Bob adopted Phyllis’ son, Terry. Bob was proud to become a doting father to their daughters, Kelly and Mindy. After starting his career as a salesman with 3M, Bob worked for several printing companies in sales. His fun personality made for making a lot of friends and being known in many circles in Garland. In 1961, Bob joined New Liberty Baptist Church in Garland where he remained as a member for the next 64 years. He was an active member, helping how he could and encouraging his pastor. He was most known at New Liberty for his earth shattering sneezes. He sang in the choir for many years and was known for sleeping during the sermons. He was convinced that the glare on his glasses disguised his closed eyes. Bob enjoyed fishing, golfing, camping, and garage sale-ing. Bob was preceded in death by his brother Billy Staggs, son Terry Staggs and son-in-law David Harkins, and grand daughter, Amy Hathaway. He is survived by his wife Phyllis, daughter Kelly and her husband Billy Navarre, daughter Mindy Harkins and grandson, Jordan Staggs. He outlived many family members, but leaves behind nephews, nieces and so many others who were family by marriage and by blood. There are no words to express how grateful and blessed we are to have so many friends and family who loved Bob through the years. A graveside service will be held on Monday, August 11 at Dresden Cemetery at 10am. Visitation with the family will be held on Saturday, August 16 from 10am to 11am with a Celebration of Life followed beginning at 11am at New Liberty Baptist Church located at 333 W Centerville Rd, Garland, Texas 75041.

Bobbie Joe Staggs

August 3, 1933 - August 8, 2025