The death of Bobby George Stuart marks the end of a legendary coaching career in Texas sports.
Highlights
- Bobby George Stuart spent nearly four decades shaping Texas high school sports as a coach, athletic director, and mentor.
- Even after his passing, his influence continues through the athletes, coaches, and students he impacted throughout his career.
- His family, former players, and the Texas sports community celebrate his life, with tributes pouring in and donations encouraged to the Alzheimer’s Association in his honor.
Bobby George Stuart, affectionately known as “Hoss,” passed away on February 13th, 2025, at Arbor House Memory Care in Marble Falls, Texas.
His journey came to a peaceful end following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Stuart’s life was marked by remarkable achievements in athletics and education, leaving an indelible impact on countless lives throughout Texas.
Born on December 6, 1942, in Sweetwater, Texas, Stuart spent his formative years in Roby and Honey Grove.
His athletic prowess emerged early at Honey Grove High School, where he earned multiple letters in football, track, and basketball before graduating in 1961.
His passion for sports continued through his college years at Paris Junior College and Howard Payne University, where he completed his undergraduate degree in 1965.
Stuart later enhanced his academic credentials with a Master’s Degree from Sam Houston State University in 1974.
Stuart’s coaching career began in 1965 at Brookshire Royal High School as an Assistant Football Coach.
His leadership qualities quickly earned him promotion to Athletic Director and Head Football Coach.
His career path led him to Waco Robinson High School in 1975 as Athletic Director and Head Football Coach.
In 1983, Stuart took on his final and longest-serving position at Alief Hastings High School, where he dedicated 20 years as Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach until his retirement in 2003.
Remembering Bobby George Stuart After His Death
The passing of Bobby George Stuart has left a void in the Texas sports community.
His legacy lives on through his extensive family, including his wife of 33 years, Kay, whom he married on December 21, 1991.
Stuart leaves behind a loving family, including his children Janice Harvey (Mike) and Jill Bartels (James), bonus sons Kevin and Brandon Pierpoint, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The Celebration of Life service will take place on Saturday, February 22, at 1:00 PM at Lutie Watkins United Methodist Church in Llano, Texas.
Honorary pallbearers include Lynn Etheridge, Leon Combs, LeRoy Crumb, Lynn Parker, Nathan Barrier, and Mike Steelman.
Social media tributes poured in following Stuart’s passing. His son-in-law, Michael T. Harvey, shared a heartfelt message on Facebook:
“The Man, the Myth, The Legend! My Father-in-law Coach, what I always called him, Bobby Stuart has gone to be with his Lord and Savior. This man taught me so many lessons, some that soaked in and I use to this day, and some that I didn’t want to hear but glad I did.”
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Nathan Barrier also honored Stuart’s memory on Facebook, announcing his passing to the Falcon, Rocket, and Fighting Bear communities while sharing a nostalgic photo of Stuart with his 1985 Alief Hastings Coaching Staff.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or a charity of choice, continuing Stuart’s legacy of making a positive impact on others’ lives.
His remarkable journey as an athlete, coach, and mentor has left an enduring mark on Texas high school sports, touching countless lives across multiple generations.
Additional Information
- Before launching his impressive coaching career, Stuart was a multi-talented athlete himself, earning letters in three different sports at Honey Grove High School – a four-year streak in both football and track, plus three years in basketball.
- His family roots ran deep in Texas, with parents George and Thelma Stuart preceding him in death, along with his sister Louise Merritt and his brother and sister-in-law Joe and Sandy Stuart.
