Bob grew up in Shady Point and graduated from Panama High School. He had a degree in Ag economics from OSU and was a member of AGR fraternity, and then earned a Masters in Animal Husbandry from OSU. He went on and worked as the County Agent for many years in Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri, before having to move back home to help take care of his parents. He did tax returns after returning to LeFlore County and he learned the real estate business, passed his certifications, and opened a real estate office in Panama/Poteau prior to opening a Century 21 office. He ran the Century 21 office for years and enjoyed meeting and serving the many people of LeFlore County. He was well known in Southeastern Oklahoma as a Farm & Ranch Appraiser. He enjoyed attending the OSU football games and was an active supporter. During his retirement, he and his wife, Patrice, trail rode horses in many states and had many adventures via horseback. Bob was a proud veteran of the United States Army and ultimately went on to be Captain in the Army Reserve. He loved to tell good stories and would tell you he lived a good life.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, son Mike Lovett, his sisters, Faye Davis and Helen Taylor, and his brother-in-law Willard Taylor.
Robert is survived by his loving wife, Pat of the home, his children, Karen (Branson) Tankersley and husband William of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Billy King and wife Teresa, Leslie Wilson and husband Sam, Kristi Slusser and husband Steve, Melonie Paes, Caren Cousino and husband Ron, Rowdy Steinmetz and wife Pam, Cherry Newbold and husband Dale, and one grandson, Robert Tankersley, along with numerous other grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The Celebration of Life Service for Robert “Bob” Branson will be held 1pm – Friday, October 3, 2025, at Shady Point Pavillion in Shady Point Cemetery with TJ Holt officiating and burial to follow. The Family of Robert “Bob” Branson will greet friends from 5pm – 7pm on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at The Cedars on Dewey 520 Dewey Ave Poteau, Oklahoma. Honorary Casket bearers will be John Mixon, Rick Ward, Phillip Permenter, Billy King, Jerry Ford, James Ford, Dean Warren, Chuck Ferguson, and Chris Greer.
Online condolences can be made at www.holtfuneralandcremation.com
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