Robert B Durrett Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert (Bob) Durrett of Stagecoach, TX passed away July 2, 2020 at the age of 95. He was born December 28, 1924 in Youngstown, Ohio, to Braxton and Mae Durrett. He survived polio as a child and joined the navy out of high school. He was awarded the bronze star for his service during WWII. He went to work at Youngstown Sheet and Tube after returning home and served as Vice President of Mahoning Valley Industrial Management Assn, Inc. When the plant closed in 1979, at the age of 55, he moved his family to Texas in order to provide for them. He obtained a job as an outside sales rep for Tex Tube. a polyethylene pipe company. He retired at the age of 65 however still worked as a marshall at the local golf course. He enjoyed golfing, watching the Astros, gardening and the company of others. He is proceeded in death by his wife of 56 years, Louise and his son Thomas. He is survived by his son Bob Durrett, daughter Judy Klawitter, daughter Lisa Johnson, 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He was a devoted family man and will be greatly missed. The Addison family and staff of Magnolia Funeral Home extend condolences to his family. No services will be held through the funeral home.