Mr. Bobby Rafton Vail, 84, of Millport AL, passed away on Friday January 18, 2019 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham Alabama.

It is with great sadness that the family of Bobby Rafton Vail announces his passing after a brief illness on Friday, January 18, 2019 at the age of 84 years old.  Mr. Bobby Vail will be lovingly remembered by his wife  Robbie Dean of 63 years and his daughters, Belinda Hancock (Ray), Teresa Thomas (Tyrone), five grandchildren, Chad Hancock, Holly Reeves, Ramie Fletcher, Anna Tate, Abby Shaw, eight great grandchildren, Avery, Parker and Tucker Hancock, Sadie and Case Reeves, Fisher Godfrey and Finley Fletcher and Briggs Shaw.

Preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Francis Elmo & Cara Lee Holliman Vail, daughter, Gail and grandson Tyler, four brothers and one sister.

Born on November 4, 1934 to the late Mr. Francis Elmo Vail and Mrs. Cara Lee Holliman Vail. He was the youngest of seven children. Morris, Wilda, Wilford, Hill, James and twin brother Billy. He was life long resident of Millport, Al and a member of Springhill Baptist Church.

Mr. Bobby Vail was employed by Seminole Mfg. for 42 years. After retirement he continued working for Regal Cleaners.  Mr.Bobby was a devoted family man, he loved gardening, spending time with his family and watching Alabama Football. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

A Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Springhill Baptist Church.

The visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday , January 21, 2019, at Springhill Baptist Church.

Pall Bearers Chad Hancock, Avery Hancock, Bobby Reaves, Fisher Godfrey, Tyler Tate, Mike Vail, and Justin Shaw.

Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery.