Robert (Bobby) Ray Coyne

78; lived in Wasilla, passed away at his home after loosing his battle with lung cancer, surrounded by his family on March 9th 2019.

Born to Ed and Katie Coyne of Covington, LA, he was the second youngest of 12 children. Bobby traveled to Alaska in 1968, to help support his sister and injured brother in-law and decided to move his family to Alaska in May of 1969. He worked in the oil industry and road construction for 50 years. Upon retirement when congratulated by friends, he would respond with “rich people retire, I just quit showing up for work”. Bobby devoted his time to Friends and Family.

He is survived by his wife Patsy of 60 years; sons Cleve (Sheryl), Wesley (Dawn), O’Neal (Wendy); son in law Ed Reavis; numerous grand and great grandchildren.

He was proceeded in death by his parents Ed and Katie; sons Andy and Keith; and daughter Angie Reavis.

Please join the family for services and celebration of life potluck at the Fairview Loop Baptist Church at 2pm Thursday March 14, 2019.

In Lieu of flowers please donate to the American Cancer Society.