Bobbie Ray (“Bob”) Roberts ~ Oct. 1, 1932 - Dec. 26, 2022
Bob Roberts died peacefully on December 26,2022 in San Antonio, Texas, in the loving presence of his wife, Joyce. Bob was a native of Wellman, Texas.
Bob is survived by his wife of 25 years, Colonel Joyce E. Carlson, USAF Ret., and by his son, Mike (Lindsey) of Midway, Arkansas, and daughter, La Juana Cope of Pasadena, Texas, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and his brother, Roy (Glenda) of Victoria, Texas. He was predeceased by his parents, Floy and Wilson Roberts, and his son, Monte.
Bob was a graduate of Wellman High School, in the heart of West Texas, where, among other things, he was a member of the track team. Word was that nobody in Wellman could outrun Bob Roberts.
Bob worked 33 years for the Shell Oil Co., having transferred several times. He retired from Shell in 1987, as the Director in Charge of Worldwide Construction in Shell’s Houston Corporate offices.
Bob used his competitive athletic spirit to nationally compete in trap shooting contests, having won multiple trophies.
Over his trap shooting career, Bob shot over 200,000 registered targets; a feat not easily attained.
He was an active member of The San Antonio Gun Club, San Antonio, Texas. Bob’s ultimate accomplishment was induction into the Texas Trap Shooters Hall of Fame. Bob’s passion was trap shooting, his family, and the many friends he engaged at several gun clubs in Texas and Arizona. In honor of Bob, The San Antonio Gun Club will host the Bob Roberts Memorial Trap Shoot from May 19 to May 21,2023.
During the active 90 years he lived, Bob Roberts never met a stranger. In addition to his trap shooting interests, he flew many solo flights in his home-made aircraft and other aviation equipment. He had a wonderful memory, and loved to tell his stories to any who would listen. He was an honest man and a Child of God, regularly attending University United Methodist Church with his wife, Joyce.
A memorial service and a following inurnment will be held at 10:00 A.M. on May 22, 2023 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Parkway, San Antonio, TX. 78209.
The family is grateful for Aleda and Florian Negro, and Alamo Hospice, who provided such loving care for Bob in his final days. Thank you for being angels in a time of need!
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a Bob Roberts memorial contribution to your religious organization or to your favorite charity.
New TTA Life Members
Texas Trap Association is pleased to announce two new life members - Trey Huff and James "Buddy" Huff of Mineola, TX
A complete list of the 242 TTA Life Members can be found here.
If you are interested in becoming a TTA Life Member please contact the TTA Secretary, Randall Boeding, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
2023 Texas State Team
Texas Trapshooing Association is proud to anounce the 2023 Texas State Team. Congratulations to all members on their accomplishment and dedication to TTA and the sport of trapshooting!
1st Team
Dalton Jennings (Captain)
Drew Fryman
Jeff Renegar
Billy Hopson
Colton Clark
2nd Team
Patrick CrawfordDarin Clawson
Kevin Merrell
Richard Leos
Montana Fuller
Ladies Team
Bridget Bearden (Captain)Yaani Mai Gaddy
Renee Prado
Allison Allbright
Veteran Team
Steve Dusek (Captain)
Doug Briggs
Sr Veteran Team
Marvin Allbright (Captain)
Doug Briggs
Junior Team
Coy Losawyer (Captain)
Cooper Caswell
Sub Junior Team
Case Koether (Captain)
Dutch Nielsen
Bob Craft Obituary
Bob Craft of Dripping Springs, TX passed away Oct. 9 at the age of 84 following a long battle with cancer.
Mr Craft joined the ATA in 1978 and in 2001, was inducted into the Texas Hall of Fame. He was one of the leading voices to change the method of identifying the top shooters for the Texas State Team, going from using a simplistic average of all targets shot, regardless of state location, to one that encourages shooters to travel to the state's five zones and bases the teams on shooting in Texas.
During his career, the ATA life member accumulated 131,675 singles, 50,400 handicap and 51,100 doubles targets.
2023/2024 Management Deer Hunt Auction
Click to enlargeThe 2023/2024 Management Deer Hunt Auction will take place at the 2023 Texas State Trap Shoot on Saturday, July 8th during the social after the conclusion of the Singles Championship event.
The Hunt will include:
- 1 Buck, scoring 145 to 155 inches
- 3 Days of Hunting
- Includes Food, Drinks (Non Alcoholic) & Lodging
- Deer will be caped, quartered and taken to their taxidermist or you can take it to yours. Taxidermy & processing are at the hunter’s expense
- $5000 Value
- $200.00 an Inch over 156”
Donated By: Steve Dusek - Auction proceeds to benefit Texas Trap Shooters Association