~~ Racine – Dewey Lee Bobo Sr., age 59, passed away quiet and peacefully at his residence on Monday, January 4, 2016. He was born on March 10, 1956, in Osceola, Arkansas to his mother, Elmer (nee: Bobo) Tyler and Herman Lee Davis. Dewey was blessed to have Henry Tyler Jr as a father for the majority of his life. The family moved to Racine, Wisconsin in 1966.
Dewey Sr. graduated from Jerome I Case High School on June 9, 1974. Following high school he worked at Western publishing for over 25 years as a Pressman. For the past 13 years he was employed by In-Sink-Erator. Dewey Sr. played softball in his early years; he also enjoyed bowling and shooting darts. He was a diehard PACKER FAN, as well as a CUBS FAN. He enjoyed having fun with his family, friends and grandkids, especially Na'zyia. Everybody knew he loved to dance and he was always the life of the party.
Dewey Sr. was preceded in death by his grandparents; his loving Parents, Henry and Elmer Tyler Jr.; father, Herman Davis; son, Fojuan Bell; sister, Betty Hood; niece, Trudy Hood and nephew, Tony Hood.
He leaves to cherish his memories, daughter, Janiqua (Damien) Winston Sr. of Orlando, FL; sons, Dewey (Shakita) Bobo Jr. of Racine, WI, Marlon (Vivian) Jamison of Glendale Heights, IL; Eight Grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Evelyn Smith of Killeen, TX, Mary (Bill) Bland of Racine, WI, Debbie and Donna Davis of St. Louis, MO; brothers, Tommy (Ella) Hill Jr. of Chicago, IL, David (Helen) Tyler, Logan (Avis) Tyler, Andrew (Linda) Tyler all of Racine, WI, Henry (Sherry) Tyler of Hinesville, GA; Special nephew T.C. Davis as well as a many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews and a host of cousins other relatives and friends. The family would like to give a special thanks to Donna Davis for taking care of their brother and father during his time of illness.
. A celebration of Dewey’s life will be held at 11:00am on Monday, January 11th at Jesus Alive Ministries (J.A.M) 3011 Erie St. in Racine. The visitation will take place from 10:00am until the time of service. Burial will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park.
Marvin Booker and Family says
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Bobo family.
May God Bless You!
Marilyn Williams-Pearson says
To my family my prayers are with you guys one thing I do Know that make NO mistake he’s only coming back to get whats belong to him he just borrow Dewey to us it hard GOD knows it fair its okay to share tears of sadness then turn it into happy tears you love him but GOD love him more take your rest LOVE y’all.
Eisbrenner family says
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends during this difficult time. We hope that the promise found in Isaiah 41:13 can bring you some comfort.
The Moore Family says
May God continue to comfort and strenghten the Bobo and Tyler families. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Charles and Glorious Goldsmith Hicks and Family says
Our sincere heartfelt sorrow in the lost of your beloved. We pray God keeps His loving arms around each of you. Pray on!
Daris J Hodges says
Dewey Jr. and the entire Bobo you all have my deepest sympathy. Dewey Sr. fought a courageous battle but God saw that he was tired and sent down his chariot to carry him on home. He will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him.
Mary McIlvaine says
We were lucky to have known Dewey, a good man. Our condolences to the family.
Barbara Thompson says
My heart goes out to you and your family my dear friend.
MICHAEL LITTLE says
R .I. P . BROTHER -N- LAW
Tankia Thompson says
On behalf of my and Fojuan girls
TIA LIA NIA , I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family
Roxanne West says
My condolences to the family. We had many good times togather, never a dull moment with Dewey who always had a smile. You will be missed but your spirit lives in.
Jo Ann Hill Tobar says
To my family, you have my prayers and sympathy. God is able to keep you and strengthen you in your time of need. He truly will be miss. Love you all.
Christine Golden says
The family of Christine Golden would like to send their most Deepest Sympathy with the loss of your loved one he will truly be missed.
Becky Johnson says
I am so sorry for your loss. I was Dewey’s supervisor for a short while at InSinkErator. He was always so kind, soft-spoken and generous with his smile. God’s peace and understanding during this difficult time.
Bud Hicks(Franklin Hustlers) says
Gonna Miss You Team Captain; Everything You Did On The Diamond Or Up At The Plate,I Tried To Duplicate.Couldn’t Do It……Love You Man R.I.P. My Friend.