Robert “Bob” L. McCormick, 69 of Independence, Missouri, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 18, 2019. Visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 22nd at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, with funeral to follow at 11:00 a.m.; burial in Salem Cemetery, Independence. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to One Community Hospice, 15600 Woods Chapel Rd., Blue Springs, MO 64139.
Bob was born October 16, 1949 in Kansas City, MO, to B.W. & Letha (Griffith) McCormick. He was an avid John Deere man. Bob enjoyed drinking his coffee and watching the Royals and Chiefs. His grandchildren were the light of his life.
Bob was preceded in death by his father, B.W. McCormick & his wife Maureen; his mother, Letha Long & her husband James Long; brother, James Long, Jr.; and sister, Linda Gass.
Bob is survived by 2 sons: Jason McCormick (Brittney) of Independence, MO, and Jeremy McCormick (Becki) of Grain Valley, MO; 3 grandchildren: Gunnur, Rehmi, and Hadley; 2 sisters: Martha Frasher of Belton, MO, and Shawn Kirkman (Paul) of Independence, MO; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem, Independence, MO 816-796-8600