HUDSON FALLS – Robert E. “Bobby” Labshere, III, 36, of Hudson Falls, passed away unexpectedly, on Monday, August 12, 2019.
Born on April 14, 1983, he was the son of Mary (Lewis) and Aike Drenth and his father the late Robert E. Labshere, II.
Following Bobby’s graduation from Granville High School, he attended Cobleskill State College.
After college, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. Bobby proudly served from 2003 to 2008. During his tour, he served a year in Afghanistan as a Mechanic Supervisor and had an opportunity to service Air Force One. Bobby also was a member of the Air Force color guard, representing his branch at Veterans Funerals.
After his discharge, he worked as an independent contractor in Iraq.
Bobby was a natural athlete, he played football, baseball and at one time he played volleyball alone, against 15 other people and won. He also enjoyed watching sports on television, especially the NY Yankees and Buffalo Bills.
Bobby loved to spend time with his son, Brayden. Over several summers, they spent many beautiful days going the Great Escape together. He loved taking part in any adventures with his son. Brayden was the center of his life. He was a wonderful father and a great son, who always let his mother know he loved her. Bobby had a wonderful sense of humor and could make everyone he met laugh. He will be missed by his family and his friends.
Survivors include his son, Brayden Labshere; his mother and step father, Mary and Aike Drenth; his stepmother, Lisa Joerg; his maternal grandmother, Jean Lewis Bartlett; his paternal grandparents, Robert and Sandra Bigelow; his sister, Kelly Alexander and brother in law, Josh Alexander; his sister, Sara Labshere; his brothers, Christopher Labshere and Alex Labshere; and many aunts, uncles, one niece, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call on Friday, August 16, 2019, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. on Saturday, at the funeral home.
Following the Funeral Service, Bobby will be laid to rest, with full military honors, at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.