Robert "Bob" Forrest Stovall Jr.

Robert “Bob” Forrest Stovall Jr., of Billings, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022.

Born on May 13, 1938, to Bill and Lorraine Stovall (Hoiberg), Bob lived much of his life in Montana, but also lived in Colorado and Arizona. Raised by his paternal grandmother, Mary Lola. Bob was cowboy through and through. Bob was a high school champion rodeo competitor, and high school national finals qualifier. He relished all aspects of the western horseman culture and was extremely proud of his ranching heritage. Shortly after graduation from Red Lodge High School, Bob served his country in the U.S. Army. He served overseas in Korea and, upon his return to the United States, he continued to work on his family’s extensive ranches. After his father’s death, Bob later moved to Colorado and worked in farm equipment sales and the oil field industry before retiring to Arizona, ultimately returning to the Billings area.

Bob was preceded in death by his grandmother Mary, father Bill, mother Lorraine, son Clint Stovall Sr., uncles and aunts as well as numerous cousins, and three grandchildren, and close friend Marcus Gress.

Bob is survived by his siblings, Johan Stovall (Elaine), Billy Stovall (Shannon), Tunie Kembel (Steve), Patricia Stevens (Collin), David Bex, Eula Bex and Forrest Bex. Bob is also survived by his children: R.J. Stovall, Laurie Kvamme (Phil), Christine Stovall, Kelly Rodriguez (Gilbert), Holly Schadt (Eric), and Joe Stovall (Priscilla).  Bob was also blessed with dozens of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A very special thank you is being sent to all of his friends as well as the employees at Prairie Tower, especially Ashley and Kristine. He truly enjoyed his time there and frequently commented on how much he enjoyed calling Prairie Tower his home. His family sends their eternal gratitude to all who made that a special place for him.

A service for Bob is being planned for later in the year with his remains being spread in the Red Lodge area and also interned with his father, Bill.

Dad, we will forever miss the local weather report and your smile.