Bobby Gene Washington was born November 30, 1946 to W.H. and Mattie Washington in Paris, Texas, he was the eldest of four boys. The family later relocated to Oklahoma City in 1952 where he attended Dunbar Elementary, Garden Oaks Elementary, Webster Junior High, F.D. Moon Junior High, and Frederick Douglas High School. He was a proud member of the Mighty Trojans of the Douglas High School Class of 1965. Bobby served as an aircraft mechanic in the United States Air Force from 1966 to 1968. Shortly after his discharge, he attended Rose State College and continued at Central State University, and received his Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Industrial Education. After graduation, he was employed with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as an Aviation Safety Inspector in Seattle, WA; St. Petersburg, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia. In 1991, Bobby and family relocated to Oklahoma City and he remained a Aviation Safety Instructor at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center before retiring after more than 36 years. After retirement, he worked for Metro Technology Center as an Aviation Instructor, mentoring students at Tinker Air Force Base. Living with many cherished memories are his lovely and devoted wife of 39 years, Constance and the children they shared Tyese Parnell (D'Andrea) of Canton, MI, Tamia Taylor of Oklahoma City, Prentice Washington and Roxanne Jones, both of Oklahoma City, Angelina Mack (Anthony) of Bolingbrook, Illinois, his grandchildren- Prentice Jr., Deontay and Kapri Washington, all of Oklahoma City, Trey Anthony Mack, of Bolingbrook, IL, Jonathan Gordon and Kennedei Dawne Taylor, both of Oklahoma City, D'Andrea Evan and Dakota Marie Parnell, both of Canton, Michigan, his mother, Mattie L Washington; brothers Henry, Keith (Sharon), and Darrell Washington, all of Oklahoma City; Virginia Irving "Mom"; sisters Toye Hamilton, Rev. Michelle K.T. Moulden, Robin Adams, and Patricia Thomas and brothers Rev. Scott Thomas and Rev. Ralph Thomas and many other family members and friends. In August of 1971 Bobby and Constance began their courtship. On October 18, 1975, he married Constance Lewis and to this union, twin daughters were born Tyese LaDawn and Tamia Janiece. Bobby grew up in church and at an early age he became an active member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. He and his family moved their membership to New Bethel Baptist Church. Shortly after marriage he joined his wife and family at Avery Chapel AME Church. Bobby remained active throughout his journey from state to state in his relocations. Upon returning to Oklahoma City, the family continued their membership with Avery Chapel AME Church, and he enjoyed serving as Sunday School Teacher, weekly bible study, and he served on the Steward Board and later, the Trustee Board.