Robert Stephen "Stevie" Webb , 75, of Center, passed away while surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 4, 2013.  He was born February 21, 1938 in Center to Lomax Webb and Versie Pate Webb. Steve attended Center High School and graduated in 1956.  He attended Panola College and Stephen F. Austin. He later served in the United States Army. Steve worked for Land of Pines Dairy Products and as a distributor for Toms, where he retired in 2000.  After retirement, he continued to raise and breed cattle and work at Center Livestock. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his sons and buddies.  He took pleasure in cooking for friends and family.  His favorite pastime was taking care of his cattle. Steve was a member of First Baptist Church of Center and also the Bible Class.  He was involved in numerous community activities such as Center Little League, 4H, Kiwanis and Center ISD school board.  Steve was a loving and caring husband, father and friend.  His grandchildren were the joy and delight of his life.  He will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 8, 2013 at First Baptist Church in Center with Bro. Michael Hale and Bro. Carl Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers will be Michael Spells, Stephen Neuville, Tom Watkins, Bobby Griffin, Nathan Pike, Allan Metcalf and George Stubblefield.  Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Warr, Joe Shofner, Cecil Watlington, John Walker, George Burns, Bertis Wells and Don Bush.

Survivors include

His loving wife of 51 years: Betty Webb of Center

Sons:

Barry Webb and wife, Michelle of Timpson

Darren Webb and wife, Wendi of Garrison

Granddaughters:

Emily Webb of Fort Smith, Arkansas

Taylor and Mallory Webb of Garrison

Tatum Greer of Timpson

Grandson: Trace Greer of Woden

Great Granddaughters:

Aubrey, Averi and Addisyn Greer of Woden

Sisters-in-law:

Mildred Webb of Center

Johnnie Smith and husband, Millard of Milam

Linda Horton and husband, Joe of Hemphill

Nephews:

Keith Webb of Center

Lomax Webb of Center

Numerous other nieces, nephews and cousins

Preceded in death by

Parents: Lomax Webb and Versie Pate Webb

Brother: Eugene Webb

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Stevie Webb CHS Memorial Scholarship Fund at Farmers State Bank in Center.