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Robert (Bob) Allen Christian Jr.,  was born on December 22, 1938 to Robert Allen Christian Sr and Marie Pohlman Christian in Birmingham, Alabama and passed away peacefully on November 26, 2022 in McKinney, Texas.  He was surrounded by family when he made his journey home.

After graduating from Georgia Tech University, Bob served as a Captain in the United States Air Force.  He met the love of his life, Karen, while he was stationed in Altus, Oklahoma.  He worked for GE prior to serving 24 years as a Special Agent in the Federal Bureau of Investigation, serving in Ohio, Puerto Rico and St. Louis, where he retired as a supervisor.  He loved his family dearly and was a devoted member of First United Methodist Plano.  Bob was a member of the choir and devoted his time to helping those in need.

Bob is survived by his wife of 55 years, Karen Hines Christian, son Robert and his wife Lisa, son Mike and his wife Anne, and grandchildren Taylor, Bailey, Danielle Blum and husband Mathew, Michael Jr and wife Grace, Kyle, Nicholas, Joseph and Brett.  Brother Bill and wife Diane Christian, sister Betty Howard and brother Steve and wife May Christian.

His kindness, humor, infectious laugh and love will be dearly missed

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What a fine gentleman and patriot.
What a fine gentleman and patriot.
What a fine gentleman and patriot.
Too many memories to share. A wonderful man who will be greatly missed. Rest in peace.
Too many memories to share. A wonderful man who will be greatly missed. Rest in peace.
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Robert "Bob" Christian Jr