Obituary

Abita Springs, LA - Robert "Bob" Allan Stellingworth passed away on September 4, 2026, at the age of 79. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on June 27, 1947.

Bob is survived by his wife Christine McNeely Stellingworth; his son, Mark Allan Stellingworth; daughter, Elizabeth Stellingworth (Kurt St. Thomas); sister, Jane Velthouse (Doug) and grandchildren Olivia Osborne (Corrigan Salerno), Henry Osborne, Brayden Stellingworth and Owen Stellingworth. He was also blessed to be step-father and grandfather to Christine's children and grandchildren who lovingly embraced their Grandpa Bob.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Allan O. Stellingworth and Betsy Stellingworth; his brother, John Mark Stellingworth and his wife, Terry Stellingworth.

Bob spent his childhood in Grand Rapids. In high school he proudly achieved high rank in the ROTC which set him on his path to public service.

After graduating from Michigan State University with a degree in Criminology, Bob became the youngest hire at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. He served his country as a federal agent in various locations, retiring in Louisiana as the Special Agent in Charge of the New Orleans office. His duties at the ATF included his work as a criminal investigator, an arson specialist, a member of the first National Response Team, among other distinguished assignments.

Bob then went on to serve his community both as an assistant professor of Criminology at the University of New Orleans and as the Executive Director of the New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation.

After his third retirement, Bob met Christine and they spent many years together enjoying their families and friends, and their golf course living and traveling the world.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Bob may be made to the American Heart Association.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington LA 70433 on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. followed by service at 2:00 p.m. Interment will take place privately.