Bobby Joe Votaw, 48, of Tye, Texas, passed away on September 9th, 2026 in Abilene, Texas.

Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00pm Thursday, September 17th, at Hamil Family Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Friday, September 18th, 2026 at Beltway South with Pastor Vernon Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow at Tye Cemetery. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.

Bobby was born in Paducah, Texas, to Jerry and Rachel Votaw on February 17th, 1978. Bobby was the baby of 15 siblings. He graduated from Merkel High School. He married Renee Votaw on December 24th, 2003 in Merkel, Texas. They were happily married 22, almost 23 years. He started his years of service as a Tye Police Officer. He worked as a Sheriff’s Deputy for Taylor County for the past 7 years. He was a devout Christian and a God fearing man. He loved his family and his grandpup more than anything in this world and he never met a stranger. He was a tried and true Cowboys fan. Bobby was the most loving, selfless, and caring person. He would do anything for the ones he loved and cared about. He touched so many hearts during his 48 years of life and he will live on through each and every one of them.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents Jerry and Rachel Votaw. Siblings Jerry Thomas Votaw, Paul Ray Votaw, Sherry Loraine Votaw, Clarence Matthew Votaw, and Glenda Faye Duke.

Bobby is survived by his wife, Renee Votaw. Daughter, Jasmine Thomas and her husband Devin Thomas. Grandpup, Milo Joe Evans Thomas Votaw, his bestfriend, and his ride or die till the end. Mother in law, Sandra Clonts and Father in law, Dale Evans. Siblings, Diana Podrovitz, Linda Hays, Jackie Votaw, Michael Votaw and wife Celeste, Lonnie Votaw and wife Corrie, Roy Votaw, Rose Votaw, George Votaw and wife Didi, and Billy Votaw. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, extended family, and friends.

Pallbearers will be Brandon Gall, Zachery Bilbrey, Devin Thomas, Derick Thomas, Andrew Rodella, and Chris Wouren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given in his honor to Back the Badge Foundation for the Sheriff’s Office.

The family of Bobby Votaw wishes to extend our sincere gratitude and thanks to Taylor County Sheriff’s Department for their continued support and being Bobby’s extended family.