Robert “Bob” Westfall, 91

Robert “Bob” Westfall, 91, of Carrollton, passed away at home on Saturday, March 9, 2024 after a period of declining heart failure.

Born on April 4, 1932 in Flintstone, Maryland, he was the son of the late Lon and Verdie (Harmon) Westfall.

Bob was employed at Macombers as a welder for 25 years. He enjoyed the outdoors, spending his time hunting and fishing. You could often find him in his garden, tending to his vegetables that he shared with the community. He adored his grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.  

Family members who will cherish his memory are Donna Mae (German) Westfall, his wife of 72 years; son, Robert “Lonnie” (Nancy) Westfall; two daughters, Doreen (Bill) Abrahims and Cheryl (Doug) Pallaye; nine grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. A brother, Larry Westfall, also survives.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and Ted, and three sisters, Midge, Evelyn, and Shirley.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13, at Dodds Funeral Home in Carrollton with the Rev. Dr. Kimberly Arbaugh officiating. Burial will follow in Baxter’s Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 12, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. and Wednesday, from 10 a.m. until the time of services.  

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bob’s memory to the American Heart Association P.O. Box 840692 Dallas, TX 75284-0692 or online at www.heart.org