Bob Tebow, Longtime Missionary and Father of Heisman Trophy Winner Tim Tebow, Dies at 78
Robert Tebow had battled Parkinson’s disease since 2016, and Tim Tebow said he found comfort in his father’s Christian faith.
- On Friday, former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow announced his father, Bob Tebow, passed away Thursday night after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease.
- In 1985, Bob and his wife, Pam Tebow, moved their family to the Philippines to share the Gospel, founding the Bob Tebow Evangelistic Association to train evangelists across Southeast Asia.
- Tim previously noted his father's 2016 Parkinson's diagnosis, telling People magazine that missionary work was "his most comfortable place to be in the world."
- Writing on Instagram Friday, Tim shared, "Heaven ushered in a hero of the faith last night," emphasizing his father is now "home forever."
- Last year, Tim assumed primary leadership of the BTEA from his parents; Bob is survived by his wife, five children and grandchildren, continuing the family's missionary legacy.
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Tim Tebow is mourning the death of his dad, Bob. On Friday (April 24), the 38-year-old former NFL player announced on Instagram that his father died at the age of 78 following a battle with Parkinson’s disease. “Heaven ushered in a hero of the faith last night as my Dad was welcomed home!” Tim began his message. “Many will say sorry for your loss but the truth is he’s not lost, we know exactly where he is. He’s home. Forever!” Keep reading to fi…
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