Background
Abernathy, Bobby Franklin was born on June 25, 1933 in Athens, Texas, United States. Son of George R. and Mary Lou (Jernigan) Abernathy.
Abernathy, Bobby Franklin was born on June 25, 1933 in Athens, Texas, United States. Son of George R. and Mary Lou (Jernigan) Abernathy.
Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering, University Texas, 1955. Postgraduate, University Ontario, Canada.
With Amoco Production Company, Canada, 1955-1971. Executive vice president, director Quasar Petroleum Ltd., Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 1972-1973. Vice president American Quasar Petroleum, Fort Worth, 1973-1976.
Senior vice president exploration and production Champlin Petroleum Company, 1976-1981. Owner Abernathy Exploration Company, since 1981. Board directors Calney Pipe Line Company.
Precinct chairman Tarrant County Representatives, member Tarrant County Republican committee. Founder, first chairman Fort Worth Political Action Committee. Member Indiana Petroleum Association American, New Mexico Oil and Gas Association, Texas Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association, Texas Indiana Producers and Royalty Owners Association, WEst Center Texas Oil and Gas Association, Natural Gas Society of North Texas Clubs: Petroleum (director Fort Worth club since 1986), Fort Worth, Shady Oaks Country.
Married Donna J. Childers, February 28, 1963. Children: Julie Ann, Scott Franklin.