Bobby Ray Mahathay Sr. "Bobcat" was born September 14, 1947 in Jasper to Bass Mahathay and Willie Haynes Mahathay. He confessed to Christ at an early age at Mount Olive Baptist Church and later served as lead Deacon for many years.

Bobby worked as a Truck Driver for Walter Kyles Logging and then ventured out and started his own trucking company with his red Peterbilt 18-wheeler. He met and married Billie Lee Limbrick on May 28, 1978. His hobbies included riding horses and hunting.

On March 7, 2020, Bobby received a call from God the he would be receiving his Heavenly Wings. He is preceded in death by his parents.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Billie Lee Mahathay; his sons, Bobby Mahathay Jr. (Crystal), of Kirbyville, TX, and Cedrick Darrington; his daughters, Teresa Mc Cullan (Arthur) of Jasper, TX, Trina Lavergne (Leanier Jr.) of Missouri City, TX, and LaTosha Mahathay; one sister, Musie Haynes of Jasper, TX; one brother Billy Mahathay (Sandra) of Jasper, TX; twelve grandchildren, Porshe. Gabrielle, Taylor, Leanier (Ace), Jamarcus, Brandon, Robert, Azyria, Azion, Brayden, Bobby, Zaeya, and King; four great-grandchildren; one goddaughter, Jennifer Adams of Jasper, TX; two special cousins, Judy Brumley and Faye White. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.