November 21, 1942 – September 17, 2022
Robert “Bobby” Neal McLain Jr. passed peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at the age of 79. Bobby was born on November 21, 1942 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He grew up in Baton Rouge and resided in Baker, La and graduated high school from Istrouma High. He was a retired 6-year veteran of the United States Army and long-time member of the Carpenters Local 1098. He was and avid fisherman, loved working in his yard, working on cars, and spending time with his family. His firm grip and heartwarming smile will be greatly missed. Bobby is survived by his daughter, Melissa Michele Carter and husband Jim; son, Thomas Neal McLain and wife Sheri; sister, Ethel Flora Rink of Baton Rouge, as well as five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home, in Denham Springs, on Wednesday September 21, 2022 from 5pm until Celebration of life service at 7pm, conducted by Rev. Stephen Hebert. Visitation resumes on Thursday at the funeral home from 9am until 11am. A Graveside Service will follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park.at 12pm, conducted by Rev. Dickie Davis. Pallbearers will be Jim Carter, Neal McLain, James Carter IV, Ed Harris, Kelvin Tigner and Bryce Tigner. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Neal McLain Sr., mother, Irene Paxton McLain, and his sisters, Juanita Fay Haller and Edith Ella Rome. Condolences may be offered at www.sealefuneral.com
