Bobby Lackey

Weslaco: Bobby Lee Lackey passed away peacefully at John Knox Village in Weslaco on Thursday, September 2, 2021. Bobby was born on October 14, 1937, to Charles W. and Rosie Balleu Lackey. The youngest of ten children, Bobby grew up in Weslaco. His athletic abilities were evident from an early age. At Weslaco High School, he was an exceptional multi-sport athlete; With Bobby at quarterback, the Panthers made four straight playoff appearances, including an unprecedented trip to the Class 2A state semifinals in 1955, where Bobby earned First Team All-State Honors. Bobby's baseball talent attracted many professional scouts to local baseball games. And his basketball skills took the Panthers deep into the playoffs and earned him all-state honors in that sport as well. He led the valley in scoring all four years of high school. Heavily recruited in multiple sports, Bobby ultimately chose the University of Texas, earning a starting quarterback position for the Texas Longhorns under a young, newly hired head...