Bobby Eugene Wille went to his eternal reward on Thursday June 19 2008 in Abilene Texas. Bob was born to Henry and Leona Wille on December 8 1935 in Spring Valley Minnesota. Memorial Services will be Saturday June 21 at 10:30 AM at Oakland Drive Church of Christ under the direction of North's Funeral Home. After high school graduation Bob served in the United States Army from 1953-1956 serving in Germany and the U S with a military police unit. After his honorable discharge he attended Harding College in Searcy Arkansas. It was at Harding where he met his wife Joyce and they were married on September 11 1960. Bob was a minister for the Church of Christ for nearly 50 years. He began his preaching career while in college and continued to serve the Church until his health would not allow. Bob had an undying love for God's people and his tireless efforts brought many souls to salvation. Bob's messages were grounded in the truth but always presented in a loving way. He served congregations in Iowa Nebraska Colorado Texas Ohio and Minnesota. His most recent work was with the congregation at the Oakland Drive Church of Christ. This congregation was a true blessing to Bob and Joyce. While preaching full time Bob earned his Bachelor's and Master's degree at Abilene Christian University. ACU held a dear spot in his heart and his studies there were a highlight to him. He always enjoyed the lectureships Sing Song and the numerous musical and dramatic programs on campus. Bob enjoyed reading and his library was always a source of pride to him. He also loved classical music and cooking. He was one of those rare clean as you go men. Bob also was a history fanatic and loved taking pictures of historical sites as well as his family at family gatherings. Bob is survived by his helpmate and wife of 47 years Cecil Joyce Wille of the home. He is also survived by a daughter Lisa Riddle and her husband Rick of Abilene and a son Jim Wille and his wife Charla of Oklahoma City. He has three grandsons Jacob Riddle and his wife Jesse; Luke Riddle and Benjamin Riddle all of Abilene. Others surviving him are his sister Sharon and husband Vern Starnes of Windsor Colorado and three nieces and two nephews and numerous friends and grateful members of his congregations. Bob leaves an empty space in many hearts but his family and friends are comforted knowing that he is no longer suffering and revel in the fact that soon they will be rejoicing with him in heaven. Online condolences may be made at: www.northsfuneralhome.com