Don Robert (Bob) Hefner, 69, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, November 25th 2010, at St. Francis Hospital, surrounded by his family. Bob was born on January 28, 1941, in Phillips, Texas, to Don and Edna Ruth Hefner. He attended school in Bartlesville, Oklahoma graduating from College High School in 1959. He attended Oklahoma State University where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He served his country as a US Marine. He worked as an oil-rig roughneck, business owner, and salesman. Bob also served many years as a football and baseball coach. Bob and his wife Carolyn were married on October 24, 1964. He is survived by his wife Carolyn of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Robin and Stacy Ritchie of Tulsa; son, Randy Hefner of Kaiserslautern, Germany; daughter and son-in-law Heidi Spradlin-Milligan and Alan Milligan of Tulsa; six grandchildren, Page Grummer, Taylor Grummer, Zachary Hefner, Ashton Spradlin, Rachel Ritchie, and Alex Hefner, and one great grandson. Also surviving Bob are his brother Dr. James R. Hefner (Ann) of Ama- rillo, Texas, sister Carol Ann Newberry (Joe) of Marble Falls, Texas, brother-in-law, Kelly Northweather of Tulsa, sister-in-laws; Cherry Gist of Roanoke, Texas, Brenda Gaddy of Dallas, Texas, and Lucy Hefner of Ft. Worth, Texas. Bob had a heart of gold and was a true patriot. He never met a stranger and made lasting friendships where ever his path would lead him. He was an avid sports fan and a loyal and dedicated supporter of the Miss Oklahoma Scholarship Pageant, traveling the state of Oklahoma during every pageant season to support young women throughout the state. His love for his wife and family was unconditional and constant. He was happiest when spending time with and supporting the efforts of his children and grandchildren. The last several years Bob was seldom seen without his best friend, Queenie, a rescued miniature schnauzer, at his side. A celebration of Bob's life will be held at Guts Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Friday, December 3, 2010 at three o'clock in the afternoon. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations in Bob's name be made to Guts Church Outreach Programs.