RIP Oil Man Bob  

I see long-time (and prolific) TOD commenter Bob "oilmanbob" Ebersole has passed away - a great shame...

Robert Eugene Ebersole died on December 13, 2007, in Galveston, Texas. Born in Quantico, Virginia on November 6, 1951, Bob was raised in Houston, Texas by his parents Charles Richey and Eleanor Sibley Ebersole. He graduated from Lamar High School and attended the University of St. Thomas. Never without a book under his arm, Bob was extremely bright and knew a little something about almost everything. Personable and opinionated, Bobby was always ready to share his heartfelt beliefs with anyone that would listen. Trained by his father in the skills of a petroleum landman, Bob spent most of his working life in that profession.

Bob is survived by his son Read Eugene Ebersole of whom he was very proud; and two sisters, Priscilla Boston of Austin, Texas, and Medora Ebersole of State College, Pennsylvania.

In keeping with his nature to be a passionate patriot of all underdogs, the family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made in his name to KPFT (Pacifica) Radio, 419 Lovett Blvd., Houston, TX 77006.