Robert J. (Bob) Caraway passed away at his home in Denton on October 5, 2007 after a courageous 15-year battle with cancer. He was born in Tyler, February 14, 1935, to Everett Jewell and Maggie (McBride) Caraway.

Bob's only child, Gretchen Anne Caraway, was born in 1970 during his first marriage. In 1977, he married the love of his life Georgia (Kemp). Bob and Georgia moved from Dallas to Denton in 1984 where he practiced law and invested in real estate. He often mentioned how blessed they were to have found a hometown and good friends in Denton. He took great joy in supporting Georgia in her interests throughout their 30-year marriage.

Bob was preceded in death by his mother and father and pets Tipi, Tigr, CoCo, and his best buddy, Tuffy.

A memorial service is to be held, Sunday, October 21 at 3:00 at the Courthouse-on-the-Square, 110 W. Hickory, Denton, TX with Pastor Wendy Curran officiating. A private burial of Bob's cremains will be held for family and close friends.

Honorary pallbearers are Danny Cunningham, Richard Davis, John Gilley, Albert Hill, Hal Jackson, Karl Kuby, Gilbert Martin, L.A. Nelson (posthumously), Bill Shaffer, and Cary Wofford. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Denton County Museums, 110 W. Hickory, Denton TX 76201. Funds will be used to restore the historical Elm Ridge Church destined for the Historical Park of Denton County and other museum projects.

"God will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain." Rev. 21:4