William "Bobby" Robert Klages, 75, passed away September 29, 2018.  He was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin the son of the late Freddie William Klages, Jr. and Odell Elizabeth Liverman Klages.  He was predeceased by his brother, Freddie William Klages, III and grandchild, Tori Klages.  Bobby retired as a maintenance mechanic from Southern States.  He was a member of the Suffolk Moose Lodge.

Bobby is survived by his wife of 52 years, Shirley Byrd Klages; daughter and son-in-law, Belinda Klages Pearson (Tommy); sons and daughter-in-law, Ricky Klages (Kim), and Andy Klages; grandchildren, Courtney Rheuark (Dustin), Andrew Klages, Hannah Pearson, Cameron Klages, Josie Klages, and Heather Pearson; sister, Eunice Neece; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 1 p.m. at Parr Funeral Home & Crematory with Rev. Alan Cruz officiating.  Burial will follow at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens.  Friends may join the family for a time of visitation Tuesday night from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.  Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.  Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.