DuLaney

Visitation for Joe Bob Du-Laney will be held on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Brooks Chapel in Canyon, Texas. He was called to his final resting place on Oct. 14, 2023. Graveside Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20, at Resthaven Cemetery in Lubbock with Eulogist Gil Vining, Pete Laney, Mike Hutcherson and Rala Underwood. Arrangements are by Brooks Funeral Directors of Canyon.

Bob was born on Dec. 11, 1930, in Lubbock County to Cecil Joe DuLaney and Iva Virginia Arnold. They moved to Dumas during WWII where he graduated a proud Ding Dong Daddy from Dumas. He then returned to Lubbock County and then Dimmitt, Texas where he was involved in farming, raising cattle, machine/welding shops, and numerous aviation endeavors. He was instrumental in developing the Dimmitt Airport. He was a crop duster for 22 years and partner in D&D Aerial Spray. He was a member of the Confederate Air Force and certified to fly the FM 2 Wildcat and AT-6 Texan. He also flew The Wayland Baptist Flying Queens in Plainview. After retiring from farming, he became the Executive Director for the State of Texas Aircraft Pooling Board in Austin for 17 years. After retirement from the State of Texas he and Jean moved to Lubbock where they lived for many years until they moved to Amarillo to be closer to family.

Bob will be remembered as always seeking adventure and new thrills. He adored teaching his kids and grandkids how to water ski and enjoy the lake that he truly loved. He was one of the most Patriotic people on earth and his prayers at family gatherings will be in our hearts forever. He and Jean drove a tractor to Washington D.C. in support of the American Agricultural Movement. They attended countless sporting events and anything else their kids, grandkids, or great grandkids were participating in. He loved to play golf, tennis, scuba dive, fly, till the land, ride motorcycles, and anything else competitive.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife Jean DuLaney of 54 years.

Bob is survived by his brother, Jack Don DuLaney and wife Dorene of Shallowater; children, Stanley Ray Byrnes and wife Jackie of Amarillo, Paula Kay (Poppy) Elbert and husband Jerry of Hereford, Joe Brad DuLaney and wife Kay of Bossier City, Louisiana, Vicki Moceo and husband Carl of Jacksonville, Texas, Cherry Du-Laney and husband Al Franklin of Morro Bay, California, and Bob Don DuLaney and wife Pam of Colleyville, Texas.

Daddy Bob will be greatly missed by his grandchildren Tyler James (TJ) Head and wife Teresa, Jake Head, Rala Underwood and husband Jason, Tate Head and wife Kami, Dallas DuLaney, Chace DuLaney and wife Jordan, Brady DuLaney and wife Victoria, Daina Bartlett and husband Trent, Mac Shugart, Trish Schnakenberg and husband Benjamin, Lee Colvin, Travis DuLaney and wife Leslie and Trey DuLaney and wife Elizabeth. He leaves behind 14 great-grandsons, eight great-granddaughters, and eight great-great grandchildren.

Bob DuLaney loved God, Family, the United States of America and living large.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Brookdale Sleepy Hollow for their care of our beloved father and grandfather.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to a charity of your choice in memory of Daddy Bob.