The world bids farewell to Bobby Jack McIlwain of Carthage, Texas, born in Clayton, Texas, departing on April 2, 2025 at the age of 88. Bobby Jack leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bobby Jack McIlwain to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lila Mae Jones and Weaver George McIlwain; his wife Phyllis Sharon Davis; his sister Flora Mae Drewery; and his son Keith McIlwain.
He is survived by: his son David McIlwain (Carol Kay) of Carthage; his daughter-in-law Jeanie McIlwain of Carthage; his grandchildren, Joel McIlwain (Tiffany) of Carthage, Jade Al'Shebli (Mark) of Famerville, Corey McIlwain of Longview, Rachel Laney (Brian) of Carthage and Brandi Bjorgaard (Andrew) of Long Branch; and his great grandchildren, Braxton, Peyton, Jaeger, Jay, Marie of Tennessee, Sarah Faith, Gabriella, Aidan, Bailey Rae, Brooklyn, Brayden and Brody.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 6th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Hawthorn Funeral Home (307 W Wellington St, Carthage, TX 75633). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, April 6th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel (307 W Wellington St, Carthage, TX 75633).