10/18/2020
Robert Page Provine, 74, of Garrison, Texas passed away Friday, October 16, 2020, in Nacogdoches, Texas. Born July 16, 1946, in Waco, Texas, to the late Truman Provine and Bernice (Shotwell) Provine.
A memorial service will be held at 2PM on Monday, October 19, 2020 at Garrison Funeral Home with Bro. Jerry Kirby officiating.
Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1PM on Monday, October 19, 2020 at Garrison Funeral Home.
Robert was born and raised in Waco, Texas. He graduated from Waco High School and attended Sam Houston State University. He worked for a large department store in which he as transferred to New Orleans. A little while later, Robert was transferred to Lufkin, Texas, where he met the love of his life, Susan Boatman, while working together at the department store he transferred to. The two married on May 22, 1971, and spent over 49 years together before his passing. They raised one son, Stephen Provine, and made there home in Garrison, Texas. He loved his wife and family and enjoyed each moment with them. Robert was very talented and could do many things. Although he worked for others most of his life, he and Susan owned a grocery store in Garrison many years. Robert enjoyed playing cards and a good game of pool with family and friends. He loved the Lord and was a member of Cold Springs Baptist Church, Garrison.
He is survived by:
Loving wife, Susan Provine
Son, Stephen Provine and wife Debbie
Sister, Joan Keehr
Sister-in-laws:
Diane Becker
Rhonda Shoppe and husband Dwain
Brother-in-law, Mike Boatman
Niece, Britta Becker
Nephews:
Chad Becker
Jim Chatman
Other great-nieces and great-nephews
A host of family and friends that will miss him dearly.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Truman and Bernice Provine; and brother in law, Clint Becker.
To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.garrisonfh.net. Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, is in charge of arrangements.
