Funeral services for Bobby Ray Philpot Sr., age 76, of Lake Jackson, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 20, 2025, at First Baptist Church Waskom with Brother Ivy Shelton officiating. Interment will be held at Restland Cemetery. The family will receive friends at First Baptist Church Waskom at 10:00 a.m. on October 20, 2025.

Bobby Ray Philpot Sr. was born on December 19, 1948, to Bill and Mary Philpot, the sixth of eight children. He graduated from Waskom High School in 1967 and went on to earn his associate degree from Panola College in 1969. He then attended Stephen F. Austin State University, where he completed a bachelor's degree in English and Special Education and a master's degree. In 1973, Bobby married Patricia Johnson after becoming a Christian in his 20s and attended church, even after his health declined.

Bobby began his teaching career at Lufkin State School while living in Nacogdoches. He later accepted a position at Brazosport High School in Freeport, Texas, where he taught 40+ years until his retirement. Beyond the classroom, Bobby was heavily involved in the Freeport community - teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) to adults at night and teaching at a local state prison.

Teaching was more than a profession for Bobby; it was his calling. He often said it never felt like work because he truly loved what he did. Over the years, he had the honor of teaching multiple generations of families - parents, their children, and even grandchildren - earning him deep respect and lasting connections throughout the community. He was a passionate educator, a steadfast encourager, and a loyal friend to many.

One of Bobby's favorite Bible verses was Matthew 19:26: ''With God, all things are possible.'' He was also fond of saying, ''If there is a Philpot, there is a way.''

Bobby is survived by his sons, BJ Philpot (Laura), Carlos Philpot (Angelica), Larry Morrow (Tammy), and Benjamin Morrow (Lisa). Survivor siblings include Tommy Philpot, Annie Britt, and Billie Philpot. Grandchildren include Huntly Philpot, Charlie Philpot, Carley Philpot, Jacob Philpot, Katie Philpot, Alondra, Big Boy, Avery Rush (Blake), Benjamin Morrow (Karoline), Hunter Morrow (Ellen Anne). Great Grandchildren include Ryleigh Blake, Phinley Blake, and George.

Bobby is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Mary Philpot, paternal grandparents Ruben and Leona Philpot, maternal grandparents Allen and Ruth Hendricks, siblings Mertle Maxey, Andrew Philpot, John-Edward Philpot, and Nellie Summers.

Pallbearers will be Johnathon Britt, Carlos Philpot, Jerry Britt, Wayne Carter, Jeremy Adams, Jacob Lewis.