Funeral services for Bob "Catfish" Pelton, 72, of Point Blank, Texas, will be held Friday, August 7, 2015 beginning at 2:00 P.M. at the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Johnie Carter officiating. Interment to follow in the Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska, Texas. Visitation will be held Thursday, August 6, 2015 beginning at 5:00 P.M. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mr. Pelton was born on October 23, 1942 in Corrigan, Texas to parents, Rex Allen Pelton and Elizabeth (Edwards) Pelton and passed away on August 4, 2015 in Silsbee, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Anita Wells of Normangee, Texas; and son, Jason Pelton of Montgomery, Texas.
He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Pelton of Point Blank, Texas; daughter, Latricia Dennis and Larry of Silsbee, Texas; son, Fred Miller of Kenefick, Texas; daughter, Elizabeth Rodgers and Jimmy of Spring, Texas; son, Gerald Miller and Brenda of Livingston, Texas; daughter, Rhonda Manescalco and Frank of Montgomery, Texas; daughter, Balinda Pillow and Doug of Porter, Texas; daughter, Margie Wiggins and Chris of Wigginsville, Texas; son, Johnie Pelton and Vonda of Carrizo Springs, Texas; daughter-in-law, Sheri Pelton of Montgomery, Texas; 26 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 4 more great-grandchildren on the way; brother, Raymond Pelton and Glenda of Shepherd, Texas; sister, Ruth Toddy of Conroe, Texas; brother, JR Lewis and Michelle of Pearland, Texas; sister, Audrey Clifton of Katy, Texas; sister, Maggie Holcombe of Conroe, Texas; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Pallbearers: Fred Miller, Gerald Miller, Johnie Pelton, Chris Wiggins, Frank Manescalco, Doug Pillow
Honorary Pallbearers: Josh Patton, Richard Taylor, Fred Allen Miller, Lil Gerald Miller, Wesley Miller, Frankie Manescalco, B.J. Williamson, Mike Williamson, James Pillow, Justin Wiggins, Clay Pelton
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.