Conard "Bob" Alfred Sills

Conard “Bob” Alfred Sills was born June 11, 1938 in Kosse, Texas to Oden Alvies and Zelma Lambright Sills. He peacefully passed from this life on September 30, 2025 at his home in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma at the age of 87. Bob was a 1956 graduate of Bremond, Texas High School. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving his country from 1957 to 1961. He married Miss Eva Elizabeth McCoy on May 17, 1958 in Portales, New Mexico. They were married 67 years, sharing five children, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Bob’s mother taught him how to garden and can in his youth. In adulthood, he and Eva raised an abundant backyard garden for decades. He took pleasure in canning the fruit of his labors, particularly jellies – blackberry, blueberry, and plum. Each season’s blackeyed peas were coveted by loved ones, especially his children, who were up at 4AM in the summer watering peas, okra, and tomatoes. The garden was a family commitment. Many people knew Bob as the window clerk at the Broken Arrow branch of the United States Postal Service, where he spent much of his career. A Broken Arrow resident for almost 50 years, he took pride in his community and donated to the high school band – countless people benefited from his generosity over his lifetime. Bob was a creature of habit and he and Eva frequented the same establishments each week for years. Over time, he became a bit of a VIP at Dairy Queen, Schlotzsky’s, Sonic, and the Daylight Donuts. Underneath a gruff and sometimes ornery exterior, Bob was warm and charming. He teased with a twinkle in his eye. He was a very affectionate grandfather, known as “Granddad”, and gave excellent hugs. He was a lifelong fan of the Houston Astros, and loved watching LSU Tiger football and NASCAR races with his family. A natural athlete, he played in a fast-pitch softball league and was an avid golfer. He spent several years touring on the Senior circuit, even achieving a hole-in-one. He had a knack for working with his hands and spent many weekends working on cars with his sons, one of whom went on to be a career airline mechanic. Bob loved driving and being on the road. He was rarely in a hurry, taking the scenic route for fun. He epitomized the idea of finding joy in the journey and proudly visited 46 states with Eva, who loved being his travel companion. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the Compassus Hospice team. Their kindness, skill, and care are deeply appreciated. Bob was a member of First Baptist Church in Broken Arrow. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests memorials to First Baptist Church, 100 West Albany, Broken Arrow, OK 74012. He is survived and dearly missed by his devoted wife, Eva Sills; sons, Kirk and Tim Sills; daughters, Elizabeth Myers (Mike) and Susan Reynolds (Eric); grandsons, Jason and Joshua Myers, and Zane Reynolds; granddaughter, Courtney Thomes (Landry); great granddaughters, Jeszi (12) and Evie (1); brother, Herman; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Oden and Zelma; brother, Billy; and a son, Lyndell Alan Sills.

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Conard "Bob" Alfred Sills

June 11, 1938 - September 30, 2025