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Robert Charles Scarborough, “Bob,” was born in San Antonio, Texas on January 16, 1932 to Linton Dubose and Laura Marie (Murray) Scarborough, during the height of the Great Depression. He had a bit of a setback early in life, being diagnosed with tuberculosis of the hip joint at the age of four, and was confined to a body cast for several months. After the cast was removed, Bob spent some time with crutches, but quickly grew strong enough to keep up with his big brother, Jack. In 1942, his little brother Dan was born. The family attended Trinity United Methodist Church downtown, and Bob and Jack were active in the basketball program. The brothers earned their Eagle Scout badges in 1948. “Bobby” delivered prescriptions on his bike for the pharmacy, and also the newspaper in the morning. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1949, and he continued to meet with his childhood buddies throughout his life. Right after graduation, Bob was drafted into the Army during the Korean War. He was fortunate to spend his entire time in the service stationed in Fort Ord, California, where he was the assistant to the base’s Recreational Director. Always the entrepreneur, he became an expert in military style bed-making, and was paid a quarter by his fellow soldiers to properly make their bed to pass inspection. Bob sent the money back home, which helped his parents make a down payment on a new house. After returning home from the Army, he went to work for Southwestern Bell Telephone. He started out by working the overnight shift in the switching office, and slowly climbing the corporate ladder. While at the phone company, he met a coworker named Geraldine “Gerry” Steubing. They went on a single date and saw a movie. Bob then entered the management training program, where he learned all aspects of the company, including going into manholes and climbing telephone poles. He traveled with the company to many towns all over Texas. Five years later, he ran into Gerry on the elevator, and the rest is history. They dated for a year, got engaged at the Telephone Pioneer Picnic, and were married on December 10, 1960 at Zion Lutheran Church. After the wedding, they lived in McAllen, where they became lifelong friends with another telephone couple, Lionel and Doris Wynne. They enjoyed going across the border for margaritas, good food, and dancing. Bob and Gerry were then transferred to Houston for a few years, where Bob attended night school classes at the University of Houston, graduating in 1964 with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration. Another move to Uvalde, and were thrilled to find out they were having a baby. Their daughter, Jayne Elizabeth, was born in 1966, and Gerry left work to be a stay-at-home mom. Finally in 1968, the family moved back to San Antonio to stay. They now lived in the same town with both sets of parents, and spent a lot of time with them, sharing meals and holidays. Bob was able to play golf with his father, Linton, on a regular basis, and began deer hunting with his father-in-law, Emanuel. He continued going to the deer lease annually with his Gerry’s family for the next 50 years. One of Bob’s prized Whitetail bucks was registered in Boone and Crockett. Bob and Gerry had many longtime friends that also worked for the phone company. They took annual vacations with Don and Janice Barton, and Bill and Mary Ann Brantley. Their trips produced many memories and lots of funny stories, which seemed to get more embellished as time went on! In the 1980’s, a few family members (Garnet and Kenda Steubing, Jim and Bonnie Pollard) decided they should all go together on a ski trip. Although no one had ever really seen snow, much less been snow skiing, they set out for Colorado. They had a wonderful time, and it became an annual tradition for the next several years, the group growing in size with each trip. Bob continued to work for the phone company, now AT&T, and enjoyed volunteering for their United Way campaign. He won the AT&T Lovern & Lynch Award for service excellence. Bob retired with 44 years of service as Area Manager of Call Servicing in 1995. Bob had many special coworkers, and the group has met for lunch twice a year to stay in touch. In 1996, Bob and Gerry’s first grandchild, Paul, was born. Bob was delighted to have a grandson: playing ball, never missing Paul’s games, and cheering on their favorite teams together in front of the T.V. Their second grandson, Daniel, was born in 2012, and they enjoyed having a little one around, swimming and playing in the sandbox. Bob continued to enjoy his retirement, spending time at home working in the yard, and various projects around the house. Sadly, Gerry was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and Bob was her devoted caregiver for the last four years of her life. Gerry passed away in December of 2024. Afterwards, Bob spent his time with Jayne by his side, enjoying his family, and sharing stories with all he came in contact with. After several stays in the hospital, on August 29th, Bob’s big heart decided it had completed its job. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, humor, and generosity that will be fondly remembered by many relatives, friends, and neighbors, all of whom meant so very much to him. He is reunited in Heaven with his wife, Geraldine Barbara, parents, Linton and Marie Scarborough, brother, Jack Scarborough, in-laws Emanuel and Wilma (Lueders) Steubing, and infant twins, Kevin Charles and Karen Barbara Bob leaves behind his brother, Dan Murray Scarborough, his daughter, Jayne and her husband, Victor Martin, and grandsons Paul Harrison Reveley and Daniel Victor Martin. The family wishes to thank Bob’s cardiologist of 35 years, Dr. Randal White, for his determined dedication, and the staff at the Methodist ER in Helotes. Please consider a Memorial Donation to the American Heart Association in Bob’s name. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 9, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, 3401 Cherry Ridge Drive, San Antonio. Funeral services will take place at Zion Lutheran Church on Wednesday, September 10th at 11 a.m., 9944 Leslie Road in Helotes. The family invites everyone to join them for a luncheon afterwards in the Fellowship Hall.

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Robert "Bob" Charles Scarborough

January 16, 1932 - August 29, 2025