Mr. Bobby Surratt, 79 of Long Beach, California transitioned on August 24, 2026. Bobby was born on October 3,1946 to Bedellar Davis Surratt and Lonnie A. Surratt, Sr. in Plumerville, Arkansas. He was known to many simply as “BC” and “Hollywood” in Arkansas and in California “The Camera Man” and “Pops” a testimony to the deep affection and respect he inspired in all who knew him. Bobby had a heart of gold and he was always just a phone call away, ready to lend a hand or a listening ear. He graduated from Plumerville Jr. High School (Colored) in 1960. Bobby was bused to Conway County Training School/ East Side High School (CCTS/ ESHS) located in Menifee, Arkansas where he played football for the Mustangs. (Go Mustangs!!). After graduating from high school in 1965, he followed in the footsteps of his big brothers and joined the military. A very proud United States of America Navy Veteran, Bobby served his country with honor and pride that carried into every aspect of his life marked by kindness, generosity and unwavering devotion to those he loved.

After receiving his honorable discharge from the Navy, he went on to build a successful career with the County of Los Angeles as a Janitor where he worked for 35 years and 7 months. After his retirement in 2006, he continued his passion of photography, sports cards collector and photo albums memorabilia as a full-time hobby, “Hippy Hop” is the greetings that “Jackrabbits Brigade” would greet each other when they saddle up and ride to the Long Beach Polytechnic High School “Home of the Scholars and Champions” sports events. With a camera in one hand and a photograph in the other asking for an autograph for a youth to sign on the field to make a memorabilia give to the youth parents as a gift as to say, “It’s so hard to be a Rabbit, we’re # 1 and you know it!” welcome to the Jackrabbits legacy. Bobby will be deeply missed but forever remembered for the love he gave so freely and the light he brought to the lives around him.

Bobby is in peace in heaven with his parents; brothers; Henry C. Moore (Army), Lonnie “LA” Surratt, Jr. (Air Force), Fervett L. Surratt, Joseph “Zeke” Jackson; sisters, Marion Moore, Clemmie F. Airhart (Surratt); son-in- law, Vincent Darnell Pierce Record; fostered son, Doni Markus Jordan, Sr. (California); granddaughter, Jazzlynn (Tiger) Sade’- Zakia Surratt-Record.

Bobby leaves behind a legacy his family will carry forward. He leaves to mourns his passing his lady Fannie Mae Jones; daughter Kimberly Evon Surratt – Record (California); son, Craig Collins Surratt(Deborah) of Arkansas; fostered sons, Raymond L. Williams (California), Paul Jordan (California); grandson, Jermaine “Mainstreet” “Jay” Surratt (Arkansas) ; fostered grandsons,Tony (Afi El Seven) Logan Williams, Jon’ Eric Williams, Raymond Williams; step-grandchildren, Angela Sippio (Record), Brian Record, Vincent Record, Derrell Record; great-grandchildren, Jemiah Surratt, Kyanna Surratt, Jermaine Surratt, Skylar Surratt; sister, Hygia Hervey (Surratt), brother Norris L Surratt (Navy);godson, Kym Walls (Texas); and a host of nieces, nephew’s other relatives and friends.

Though we cannot see you with outward eyes,

We know our soul's gaze is upon your face,

Smiling back at us from within everything

To which we bring our best refinement.

Vance-Wilson & Jarrett Funeral Directors

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