Mr. Robert N. "Bob" King Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert N. "Bob" King, 86, of Jefferson City, Missouri passed away at his home Thursday, October 16, 2014 surrounded by his family. Bob was born on January, 27, 1928 in Millersburg, MO the son of Alexander Hubbard and Mabel Ruth Peyton King. Bob served in the United States Army Air Force. At Bridal Cave in Camdenton, MO on July 4, 1950 Bob married Wanda J. Moore who survives of the home. Bob started his career as a Fireman in Columbia, and then served with the Mexico Police Department in Mexico, MO. Bob moved to Jefferson City in 1952 when he accepted a position as Trooper with the Missouri Highway Patrol. Following the Patrol, Bob was a Deputy US Marshall of the Western District, and then owned and operated Tanner Funeral Home from 1961 until 1969. Following a catastrophic loss from fire at the funeral home, Bob worked for and retired as an Investigator from the Missouri Department of Corrections. Post retirement, Bob enjoyed working part-time as a Doorkeeper in the Missouri State Senate. Bob was a member of the Jefferson City Masonic Lodge #43 AF & AM for over 50 years and was Past Monarch of Karim Kahn Grotto, Past Worthy Patron of Jefferson City Chapter #496 Order of the Eastern Star, and a member of Aleppo Grotto of Columbia. Bob was a member of the Eagles Lodge, Jefferson City; a Member of the American Legion Post #5, and a member of the First Christian Church of Jefferson City. Along with his wife, Bob is survived by his son Spencer King (Michelle) of Kansas City, MO; his daughter Sheri Elliott (Tom) of Columbia, MO; four grandchildren Raichelle, Amy, McKenzie, and John; and one brother Harold King of Independence, MO; sister-in-laws, a brother-in-law, and several nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his two sisters (Helen Strawn and Carolyn 'Patsy' Harrison), one niece Betty, and one nephew John. The family would like to acknowledge and thank our very special friend Henrietta, and the services and friendship of Dr. Michael Dudenhoeffer and his entire staff.

Mr. Robert N. "Bob" King

January 27, 1928 - October 16, 2014

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