Bobby Gene Case

Memorial services for Bobby Case will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at the First United Methodist Church with Pastor Taylor Anderson officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home of Alva. Bobby Gene, son of the late Carroll Mel and Naomi Ruth (Mayes) Case, was born May 28, 1940, east of Teagarden, Oklahoma, and passed away after a short illness on October 11, 2023, at Oklahoma City at the age of 83 years, 4 months, and 14 days. Bobby attended the Farry Public School in northwest Woods County and Alva Public School, graduating with the Class of 1958. He also attended OT Autry Vo-Tech. Growing up he spent much time playing baseball and roping calves at the local rodeos. On July 15, 1961, Bob married Nancy Barnes at the First United Methodist Church in Alva. To this union their daughter, Natalie Sue, was born. Bob and Nancy lived their married life in a home in Alva. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Oklahoma 45th Artillery Brigade Oklahoma Army National Guard, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, LU #1141. While a member of the IBEW, he worked in many locations in Oklahoma, including owning and operating Case Electric. After he retired in 2015, Bob returned to farming which he always enjoyed. Harvest was his favorite time of year. Besides his parents, Carroll and Naomi, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy; his sister, Betty Harris and brother-in-law, Morgan Harris. He is survived by his daughter, Natalie Gifford and husband, Timothy, of Farmington, New Mexico; sister-in law, Peggy Mapes and husband, Ron, of Alva; brother-in-law, John Barnes of Edmond; nephews and spouses, Anthon Davison of Villahermosa Tabasco, Mexico, Jeff and Michelle Mapes of Alva, Todd and Kimberly Mapes of Rogers, Arkansas; a niece and husband, Arlene and Kim Stauffer of Ponca City; several other nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation for Diabetes research or the First United Methodist Church.

Bobby Gene Case

May 28, 1940 - October 11, 2023