Bobby Odell

Daffin

Bobby Odell "Bobcat" Daffin, was born to the parentage of James Hayden and the late Wyrene Daffin Edgar, On August 31, 1958, in Jackson, AL.

Bobby united with Saint Union Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. He was a 1977 graduate of Jackson High School where he excelled in football. He was an avid Auburn fan, and enjoyed watching old time western and sports. He was employed as a truck driver for 20 years with Evergreen Transport. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army where he received numerous honors and medals.He will forever be remembered for his laughter, his jokes, and his great big smile. He made himself known to every one.

Bobby exchanged this life for eternity on Monday, September 9,2013 at Mobile Infirmary Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his Ser brother Rhodney L. Foxx.

Bobby was loved by many. He will be forever cherished and lovingly remembered in the hearts of his family- beloved and cherished wife of 25 years, Julia Daffin; father; two daughters- Delishia Daffin and Moranda (Mandell Brown) Daffin; father James Hayden; sister- Flora Jean Bettis, all of Jackson; five brothers- Carl Monica Darrington, El Paso, TX; Steve Sandra) Daffin and Leon (Cynthia) Edgar, both of Mobile; step brother-Sam (Gwendolyn) Montgomery of Jackson, ; mother-in-law- Rosana Roper; father-in-law-Lewis (Barbara) Chapman; two sister-in-law- Verria (Charles) Beckham, all of Grove Hill, AL;Princess (Thomas) Harrell of Waldorf, MD; three uncles- Jerl (Johnnie) Daffin of Jackson, AL; Clevland (Kimberly) Daffin, of Virginia; Frankie Daffin, of Mobile; three aunts Deborah Custard & Terry J. Holt, both of Redford, MI; Christine (Otis) Jones, of Selma, AL; two god-daughters- Ay'Mari Daffin and April(Mario) Horn; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, co-workers and friends.

Services entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, Jackson Alabama.