In Memory

Gary Bob Workman

Gary Bob Workman

Gary Bob Workman of Spring passed away March 16, 2016. Workman was born April 5, 1950, in San Angelo. He graduated from Spring Branch High School in Houston and was a 1972 graduate of SFA with a degree in management. Workman completed certifications from Texas Tech School of Banking and The American Institute of Banking. 

His career began in East Texas as the manager of a credit union. Later, he served as vice president of Fredonia State Bank in Nacogdoches and president of Victoria Bank and Trust in Bastrop until he changed career paths and entered the insurance business with Texas Farm Bureau. He began as an agent and quickly advanced to become agency manager and then district sales manager, a position he acquired in 1998.

Workman received several notable achievements during his career, including being honored as a member of the Century Club, Round Table and as a Master Agent. In 1998, the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce named Workman “Man of the Year.” Workman served for many years on the SFA Alumni Association’s Board of Directors. A member of the Jaycees, he served as president, vice president and director. He was awarded “Outstanding Jaycee of the Year” twice. Workman also served as program director for the Nacogdoches County Civic Center and was instrumental in raising funds for the construction of the Nacogdoches Rodeo Arena. He was a Calvary Episcopal Church Vestry member and Ministries in Worship committeeman.