Bobby Gene Aultman, 86, of Hokes Bluff, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 14, 2019, surrounded by his family.

Funeral Service will be held Sunday, November 17 at Crestwood Funeral Home, with Rev. John Dickinson and Rev. Dave Roberts officiating. Visitation will be 1-3 with the funeral beginning at 3 p.m.

Bob was born December 22, 1932, to Andrew and Allonia Aultman. He was a 1952 graduate of Gadsden High School. He joined the Air Force during the Korean War and he retired from Goodyear after 37 years.

He was a born-again Christian and served as deacon at East Gadsden Baptist Church. He made a difference in the lives of so many young people as RA leader, Scout Master of Troop 82, and baseball coach for Hokes Bluff Drug Store. One of his favorite things was crosswalk volunteer at Hokes Bluff Elementary School. He loved seeing those smiles every day.

For 10 years, he served as a councilman for Hokes Bluff. He also served as Mayor Pro Tem. He served with the Silver Haired Legislature, Hokes Bluff Library Board, and the Board of Directors for the Smeltzer Center.

He loved Hokes Bluff sports and Alabama football.

He loved his family and told them every day.

He now has a front-row seat watching his great-grandchildren play ball.

He was loved by all and leaves behind a wonderful legacy.

He was preceded by his parents, Andrew and Allonia Aultman; and his father and mother  in law Frank and Ruby Bishop.

He is survived by the love of his life for 64 years, Myra Jo Bishop Aultman; daughter, Fran Aultman Morgan; son, Robert Morgan; and five grandchildren, Andrew (Lindsey) Morgan, Hannah (Jeff) England, and Bethany Anders; great-grandchildren, Anderson, Brody, and Greyson Morgan, Caroline and Alexis England and Rubie Anders; brothers-in-law, Larry (Jan) Bishop and Jerry Bishop; and chosen son, Jimmy (Karen) Reynolds and Chris Reynolds.

Pallbearers will be Andrew Morgan, Jeff England, Anderson, Brody, and Greyson Morgan, Ben Lett, Larry Sandlin, T.P. Marbut, Johnny Goss, Benny Miller, and Slade Miller.

Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of East Gadsden Baptist Church, Hokes Bluff Mayor and Councilmen, Fire Department and Police Department, all Hokes Bluff Athletics, and Boy Scout Troop 82.

Special Thanks to Encompass Hospice, Leigh Ann Black, Rev. Dave Roberts, Jamie Moore, Lisa Irby and Shirley Hendrix.

Flowers will be accepted, or donations may be made to Jacobsen Syndrome Foundation 11q Research & Resource Group ( 11qusa.org ).