Bob J Flatt

Bob J. Flatt was born October 25, 1930 in Roosevelt County, New Mexico to the late William Percy and Delma Lucille (Lee) Flatt. He died Monday, November 30, 2020 at the Sulphur Veterans Center, at the age of 90 years, 1 month and 5 days. Bob and the former Ms. Freda (Johnson) Estes were married on December 30, 1978 in Ada.

Following high school, Bob served in the United States Army during the Korean War, receiving an Honorable Discharge on March 4, 1953. After his service to our country, Bob spent much of his working career in the oil field, employed by Union Carbide as driller, retiring in 1980.

In younger years, Bob enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Abundant Life Church in Ada.

Survivors include his beloved wife, Freda; sons Pat Kirkendoll of Wright, WY and Nick Estes of Eugene, OR; daughters, Loretta Frow and Gail Libbin, both of Las Cruces, NM; two sisters, Triss Herrington of Thermopolis, WY and Lynda Stafford of Pearland, TX; grandchildren, Nathaniel Stone of Baton Rouge, LA, Amber Fowler & husband Ryan of Ada, Audry Haws & husband Zach of Paonia, CO, Ian Stamper & wife Arelene of Albuquerque, NM, Aaron Stamper of Denver, CO, Sarah Feldman & husband Aaron of Portland, OR and Charles Estes of Tillamook, OR; as well as seven great-grandchildren, Gabby, Abigail, Emma, Karaline, JulieAnn, Caleb and Ilah Mae.

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by one son, Donald Flatt; one sister, Faye Williamson; and one brother, Junior Flatt.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.