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Bobby "Pops" Max Browder
December 19, 1939 - July 26, 2020

Bobby "Pops" Max Browder

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Bobby Max Browder, age 80 of Monticello passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020, at his home. He was born at home on December 19, 1939, to the late Laverne Lott Browder and Lela May McGinty Browder. He was the third child of eight raised in rural Arkansas near Humphrey on a rice farm called Sunshine Plantation. Hardship and adversity taught him a strong work ethic that carried throughout his life in his main career as a bread man for Mrs. Baird's Bread in Dallas. He later worked as a bookkeeper at Pelican's and paint associate at Lowe's in Wichita Falls. He graduated high school in 1958 from Selma High School. Bobby served his country in the US Army from 1958-1962 and believed the education he received was so beneficial that all American males should serve in the armed forces.
Bobby enjoyed playing golf and his fellow players enjoyed his inspirational phraseology like 'What is a dickey-doo?' His favorite things were to watch old westerns or to read a western novel. He loved the Dallas Cowboys, the Texas Rangers and Texas Longhorns until he moved back to Arkansas and forgot about the Longhorns for some other team.
Bobby was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Norman and Stanley Browder; and his first wife, Marty Browder.
Bobby is survived by wife and high school sweetheart, Gloria Jean Dickinson Browder of Monticello; his children, Melissa and husband Scott Plowman, Darrin and wife Ann-Marie Browder; stepsons, Rick Dickinson and Todd Dickinson and wife Leslie; one brother, Donald Browder; four sisters, Wanda Black, Brenda Barnhill, Cheryl Browder and Gayle Schultz grandchildren, Arrin, Amanda, Dawson and wife Kaylee Plowman, Dalton and Victoria Browder, Alisha and husband Nick Engelkes, Emily and husband Patrick Davis, Cole Dickinson, and Tyler Dickinson; great- grandchildren, Preston Case, Bronson Case and Emilia Engelkes.
Bobby's memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 15th at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. COVID-19 guidelines will be followed and masks will be required. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.

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Memorial Service
Saturday, August 15, 2020
2:00 PM
Stephenson-Dearman Chapel
943 Hwy 425 N.
Monticello, AR  71655
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  1. Sonja Williams
    Little Rock, AR Sunday, August 9, 2020 Family, I am so sorry to hear this news. He was very loved and will be missed. I'm glad I got to see him in Little Rock with Gloria at the hospital, and hate it that he got sick again. You are in my prayers.
  2. Bill Benefield
    Hurst, TX Sunday, August 9, 2020 Bob was my friend. We worked together at Mrs Baird's for over 30 years, bowled together, played golf and softball together. He was one of the best people I've ever known. I always admired the way he could do math in his head faster than I could with a calculator. He had the unique ability to analyze a situation and break it down to the simplest terms - often putting it in the category of "ignorant sh*t". Rest in Peace, my friend. I will miss you..
  3. Ken & Kathryne Burton
    Monticello, AR Sunday, August 2, 2020 I am so sorry to about your husband. Sorry I am late in getting to you, but I haven't read mail or Facebook and am way behind. I wish there is something I could do to help, but this darn Virus is holding us back. Call if you need me and if I can help. Love you, dear. Kathryne
  4. Rick Brashear
    Cedar Hill, TX Saturday, August 1, 2020 He was a very dear friend of mine. I thought of him as a brother. Great times and hundreds of memories, You will be missed Bob. Rick
  5. judy hopkins
    star city, AR Thursday, July 30, 2020 My love and prayers to all of you .
  6. James and Kathy Berry
    Monticello, AR Thursday, July 30, 2020 Gloria and Family
    We are so sorry for your loss. Love and prayers.
    James and Kathy
  7. Judy Hatley Smith
    Jacksonville, AR Wednesday, July 29, 2020 Brenda, Gloria and all family, I am praying for you. We were neighbors in Enon.
  8. Faye Lewis
    Monticello, AR Wednesday, July 29, 2020 Gloria and family, my condolences to you during this sad time. You and Bobby had so much fun. Love to you.
  9. Steve Wells
    Udall, KS Wednesday, July 29, 2020 Gloria and family,

    Sorry for your loss. Prayers to the whole family.
  10. Carole (Johns) Rushing
    Woodlawn, AR Tuesday, July 28, 2020 Gloria, Please accept my deepest sympathy on your great loss. I'm so happy for you that you have these years of memories. Treasure them always. I will have you and the family in my daily prayers for the strength, comfort and peace that only the Lord can give you.
    Thinking of you,
    Carole (Johns) Rushing
  11. Joann
    Monticello, AR Tuesday, July 28, 2020 Gloria and family. I am so sorry for your loss Praying for you and family at this difficult time . Your friend
    Always Joann Adair Holian
  12. Lawayne Young
    Monticello, AR Tuesday, July 28, 2020 Bobby was my next farm neighbor and a very close friend. Our teen years mimicked each other. We were class mates, B-ball team mates at Selma and enjoyed life as it come. So I can say that Bob was a great achiever and a great person to call friend. Blessings to all the family.

  13. Sharon Shook McIntyre
    Monticello, AR Tuesday, July 28, 2020 Dear Gloria & Family,
    I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you all are in my thoughts & prayers.

    Sincerely,
    Sharon
  14. Kay Worbington
    Monticello, AR Monday, July 27, 2020 Dear Gloria, I am so sorry for your great loss! You along with Bobby's entire family have my sympathy and prayers at this sad time.
  15. Dorothy McWhorter
    Bedford, TX Monday, July 27, 2020 This nation has once again lost one of the best of the best to serve this country in the United States Army.
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