Bob Colbert

James Bobby “Bob” Colbert, 87 of Higginsville, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at his home. Bob was born in Bloomfield, MO to the late Edmond and Pearl Colbert. He spent most of his younger years in Glasgow, MO. He served in the United States Navy from 1954 - 1958. Later in years, he drove a truck delivering tobacco to Weston, MO, working for farmers and later drove a semi over the road. Later in life he purchased his own semi and drove over the road. In 1980 he married Yvonne (Noble) Chapman. Yvonne drove the semi with him for 6 years; driving through most of the lower 48 states. He and Yvonne resided in Cowgill, MO until 1983 when they moved to Higginsville, MO. He was a member of Oak Grove Community Church. Bob was noted for the excellent mechanical abilities he had. Many would bring their mechanical problems to him after being told; “It could not be fixed.” He would always fix it and many times had to make the part or tool to complete the job. He retired from trucking in 1997. After retiring from trucking he farmed with row crops and a small herd of cattle which he loved. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, one half-brother, one step-brother, one step-sister and one sister. He is survived by four sisters; one brother; one son, James Cornell of Denton, TX; three step-sons, Kenny Chapman of Wheeling, MO, Randy Chapman of Millville, MO, Robert Chapman of Kansas City, KS; one step-daughter, Paula Fagan of Kansas City, MO; two grandchildren, fifteen step-grandchildren, and three step-great-grandchildren. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 21, 2022 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery. The procession to the cemetery will start at the funeral home, where he'll take his last ride in his trusted Dodge farm truck. Casket bearers: Vic Butner, Bradley Chapman, Jerry Chapman, Jesse Chapman, Ike Hulver, Troy Hulver. Honorary casket bearers: Kenny Chapman, Randy Chapman, Robert Chapman, Elson Summers. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be given to Oak Grove Community Church, Higginsville, MO or St. Croix Hospice, Independence, MO.

Bob Colbert

March 25, 1935 - October 18, 2022