Francis Robert "Bobby" Goldsborough, 71, of Hollywood, MD, died in Washington, DC on July 13, 2011. Born on October 2, 1939 in Hollywood, MD, he was the son of the late Delmas Goldsborough and Loretta Goldsborough.

He was the loving husband of Pat Goldsborough whom he married in St. John's Catholic Church in Hollywood, MD on August 31, 1959.

Mr. Goldsborough is survived by his children; Terri Quade and Ray Goldsbough (Rhonda) both of Hollywood, MD. Robert is also survived by his 4 grandchildren; Chris Quade, Casey Quade, Joss Goldsborough, and Carson Goldsborough and siblings Tommy Goldsborough of Mechanicsville, MD and Dorothy Ann Lopitz of Hollywood, MD.

Mr. Goldsborough is preceded in death by his brother, Joe Goldsborough of Hollywood, MD.

Bobby was a building contractor for J & G Construction and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County. Bobby was a great friend to everyone he knew, he had a way of making every single person he talked to feel special, because they were to him. If Bobby wasn't building a house, you could probably find him playing pool. He played pool with the Southern Maryland Pool League for most of his life. He also enjoyed a good game of pitch with his friends and family. When he really felt lucky he and Pat would take trips to Atlantic City, NJ to try their hand at the slot machines. Bobby was an avid and loyal NACAR fan, even though his favorite driver Jeff Burton never won a race. Bobby and his good friend Danny (God Rest his Soul) would have friendly bets about the races. Danny would always win; they decided to up the ante and bet double or nothing. Of course Jeff did not let Bobby down on that one; they talked about that for years.

The most important thing to Bobby more than pool, cards, and racing was his family. His marriage to Pat for 52 years was a model for all of us to strive towards. He cared deeply for his kids Terry and Ray. Terri kept satisfying his sweet tooth with her homemade cakes. He was always willing to be the guinea pig for a new recipe and was never disappointed. Bobby was Ray's right hand man, best man at his wedding and best friend in life. His pride and joy were his grandchildren; Chris, Casey, Joss and Carson. They all looked up to their Pop and each of them has some of his personality. Bobby loved all his family, his brothers, sister, and in-laws. Over his lifetime he has built hundreds of houses, those houses will last a lifetime, like the memories of the man who built them.

The family will receive friends on Monday, July 18, 2011 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home where prayers will be recited at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at 10:00 AM in St. John's Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating and Deacon Lou Koeniger co officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be; Hank Hayden, Leonard Bean, Randy Johnson, J.C. Abell, Chris Quade, and Casey Quade. Honorary Pallbearers will be; Clarence Greenwell, Mickey Neill, Allen Jameson, and Gary Callis.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A, Leonardtown, MD.