Robert “Bobby” Louis Franken, 53, of Bridge City, passed away on November 17, 2016, at his home in Bridge City.

Visitation will be from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM, Monday, November 21, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A graveside service will follow, starting at 3:00 PM, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange.

Born in Orange, Texas, on January 10, 1963, he was the son of James Edward Franken and Geraldine “Jerry” Stewart. Bobby liked to draw and write poems. He was a loving father, brother, and uncle. He was a friend to all and was well liked by everyone who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Rhonda Franken; and sister, Darlene Lambert.

He is survived by son, Robert Lee Franken, from Louisiana; brother, James Franken and wife, Marie; sisters, Nancy Prouse and husband, Charles, from Bridge City, Diana Whitehead, from Bridge City, Susan Haley, from Orange, Christella Callahan, from Orange, and Kandis Dallas and husband, Johnny, from Orange; and numerous nieces and nephews.