Bobby Gene McMahan, age 72, of the Mountain View community Rutherfordton, NC, died Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at his home. He was the son of the late Reverend J. I. McMahan and the late Sarah McKinney McMahan. Bobby served in the U. S. Army from 1966 to 1968 with service in Vietnam from 1966 to 1967. He was a graduate of R S Central High School class of 1965 and attended Gardner Webb college from 1974 to 1977. He retired from Sonoco Crellin after 31 years of service. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years: Nancy Greene McMahan. One Daughter: Tara McMahan Millspaugh of San Francisco, CA Three Sons: Mike McMahan and his wife Ricki of Rutherfordton, NC Todd McMahan of Forest City, NC Mark McMahan and Fiancee Holly Hartell of Cowpens, SC Two Brothers: Keith McMahan of Greenville, SC Scott McMahan and his wife Susan of Rutherfordton, NC Three Grandchildren: Miranda Carson, Sarah McMahan and Henry Millspaugh; One Great-Grandchild: Cruz Carson Mother-in-law Octavia Callahan The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Saturday, January 12, 2019 at McMahan's Funeral Home. The Funeral service will be at McMahan's Funeral Home Chapel at 12:00 PM, Saturday, January 12, 2019. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association; 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900 Arlington, VA 22202. Guest register available at www.mcmahansfuneralhome.com. McMahan's Funeral Home & Cremation Services in charge of arrangements.