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Robert "Bob" Scofield '46 August 30, 2017 10:27 AM updated: August 30, 2017 10:29 AM
Published in (Fort Worth) Star-Telegram on Aug. 27, 2017
Robert George "Bob" Scofield(1925 - 2017)
Robert "Bob" George Scofield EL PAS0--Robert "Bob" Scofield of Lewisville, Texas, passed away Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, peacefully at home from complications of Lewy Body Dementia. He was 91. MEMORIAL SERVICE: with military honors at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 4, 2017, at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetary, 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, Texas, 75211. MEMORIALS: Gifts may be made online at https://www.aggienetwork.com/give/ringscholarship/ in memory of Bob Scofield '46 for the Scofield Endowed Aggie Ring Scholarship. He was born Sept. 24, 1925, near the old saw mill in Erath County, Texas, to his parents J.A. and Alma Cavin Scofield and they preceded him in death. A retired district judge for the State of Texas, Judge Scofield was also preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Jim and Mary Scofield; his sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Gordon McCutchan; sister and brother-in-law, Sue and CL Lumbley; niece, Betty McCutchan; and son-in-law, Dr. Greg Nestler. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Fredene Griffin Scofield; son and his wife, Dr. Hal and Bea Martinez Scofield; daughter and son-in-law, Robin Scofield and Bob Wren; and his daughter, Stacy Scofield. He also leaves grandchildren, Nicole Scofield and her husband, Patrick Kennedy, Stuart Scofield, Amanda Scofield, Kit Wren, Jim Nestler and Jack Nestler. Additionally his survived by numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces, great-nephews and extended family. He was deeply loved and will be missed by family and friends. Judge Scofield was Class of 46 from Texas A&M University where he lettered in swimming. He was a graduate from the law school in Austin. Judge Scofield served in World War II, received a Purple Heart for his combat wounds and a Presidential Unit Citation with the 6th Division as a United States Marine. After the war, he continued his university years and became an attorney and was later appointed as the first District Judge of the 158th Judicial District for the State of Texas. He was an early advocate of Civil Rights and a yellow Dog Democrat. Upon retirement he enjoyed his grandchildren, Texas Aggie sports, traveling, bicycling and monitoring the weather.
Robert George "Bob" Scofield(1925 - 2017)
Robert "Bob" George Scofield EL PAS0--Robert "Bob" Scofield of Lewisville, Texas, passed away Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, peacefully at home from complications of Lewy Body Dementia. He was 91. MEMORIAL SERVICE: with military honors at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 4, 2017, at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetary, 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, Texas, 75211. MEMORIALS: Gifts may be made online at https://www.aggienetwork.com/give/ringscholarship/ in memory of Bob Scofield '46 for the Scofield Endowed Aggie Ring Scholarship. He was born Sept. 24, 1925, near the old saw mill in Erath County, Texas, to his parents J.A. and Alma Cavin Scofield and they preceded him in death. A retired district judge for the State of Texas, Judge Scofield was also preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Jim and Mary Scofield; his sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Gordon McCutchan; sister and brother-in-law, Sue and CL Lumbley; niece, Betty McCutchan; and son-in-law, Dr. Greg Nestler. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Fredene Griffin Scofield; son and his wife, Dr. Hal and Bea Martinez Scofield; daughter and son-in-law, Robin Scofield and Bob Wren; and his daughter, Stacy Scofield. He also leaves grandchildren, Nicole Scofield and her husband, Patrick Kennedy, Stuart Scofield, Amanda Scofield, Kit Wren, Jim Nestler and Jack Nestler. Additionally his survived by numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces, great-nephews and extended family. He was deeply loved and will be missed by family and friends. Judge Scofield was Class of 46 from Texas A&M University where he lettered in swimming. He was a graduate from the law school in Austin. Judge Scofield served in World War II, received a Purple Heart for his combat wounds and a Presidential Unit Citation with the 6th Division as a United States Marine. After the war, he continued his university years and became an attorney and was later appointed as the first District Judge of the 158th Judicial District for the State of Texas. He was an early advocate of Civil Rights and a yellow Dog Democrat. Upon retirement he enjoyed his grandchildren, Texas Aggie sports, traveling, bicycling and monitoring the weather.
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