Robert Paul (Hobbs) Shores, 58, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away peacefully in his own residence on Thursday, October 28, 2021.
Born in Mobile, AL to David P. Hobbs and Shirley M. (Ramsey) Shores, Robert and his mother moved to the Kansas City area at a young age. He attended Shawnee Mission Schools before later graduating from Van Horn High School in December 1980. Shirley married Eugene R. Shores in 1978 and on April 8, 1987, Robert was adopted by Eugene and took the Shores name.
In the Fall of 1979, he met Diana L. Tipton while square dancing in Lee’s Summit, MO. As a surprise to most, she made the first move. He clearly obliged because they were soon an inseparable pair. They dated for 5 years before committing to marriage on March 10, 1984. Together they have three sons.
Robert and Diana lived with their children in Independence, MO before moving to Oak Grove, MO in 1997. Robert was an active sports dad. He attended hundreds of baseball, football, and basketball games for his sons and grandsons. And coached many of his sons’ baseball teams. Robert had a passion for youth athletics and a strong desire for all children to be able to participate regardless of their situation. He loved his small town and was a 3-year member of the Fire Board.
Robert loved to travel with his wife, family, and friends. He has been to numerous countries including Italy and Ireland and all over the United States. He is a member of Ararat Shrine Temple and The Royal Order of Jesters Court 54 in Kansas City, MO. He was a lifelong Chiefs fan and 30+ years season ticket holder. He enjoyed home improvement projects, evening boat rides on the lake, and driving around town with his grandchildren.
Robert has worked in security for over half his life. But he is an accomplished businessman in many fields.
Although, you may no longer see his name appear on your caller ID, his infectious smile, humor, and laughter will live on in the memories of those who loved him.
Survived by his wife Diana L. Shores; 3 sons: Robert R. Shores (Mandy) of Oak Grove, MO, Eugene Shores (Riley) of De Witt, NE, and Paul Shores (Samantha) of Oak Grove, MO; 6 grandchildren; Mother, Shirley Shores; In-laws, Robert and Charlene Tipton of Oak Grove, MO; and numerous other family members. Preceded in death by his Father, Eugene R. Shores.
Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 5, 2021, at Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove, MO. The Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at St. Jude Catholic Church in Oak Grove, MO. Donations can be made in Robert’s name to Shriners Hospitals for Children.
~ A limb has fallen from the family tree, but please do not grieve for me. Remember the best times, the laughter, the song, the good life I lived when I was strong. ~
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO 816-690-4441
Karen Della Rocco
3 Nov 2021Bob will be greatly missed by many people. I will miss his witty ways. He was a good friend. Love and Prayers for the family.
zephrey ramsey
3 Nov 2021so sorry to see my nephew leave wish i could be there for him.
Hobbs Family
5 Nov 2021Prayers for peace and comfort. From Ellis and Debbie Hobbs
Cindy Keeton
5 Nov 2021Our prayers go out to Diana and the family. It’s devastating to hear of Bob’s passing. He was a very remarkable person and comrade. We will miss him immensely. 🌹
Shirley M Shores
6 Jan 2022My son will be sorely missed. He was smart, very intelligent, and made many friends. I will miss him saying to me after a phone call “mother I love you”. This has really been a difficult time, but hopefully I will see him again. I enjoyed him telling me that when he wanted to hide, he would go to the lake off of I-70 where they fish. He would just think. I love you Robert Paul Shores. When your dad died, I think some of you died with him. You idolized him and he you also. I will carry your love with me all the time. Love Mother Shirley
Chris Knapp
9 Sep 2022Hi Shirley I’m your nephew Chris Knapp from my dads side of the family kenneth Keath knapp i just got this news from my twin sister Christine knapp whom also is on my dads side of the family bob was my cousin who i met when he came to see ant marge bennett and uncle ben bennett bob and his dad paul David hobbs came down to see my dad they would laough and tell jokes by the bonfire till midnight under the star’s at pomme de terr Missouri he also installed a fire alarm system for my old boss who owned a apartment complex in Shawnee Kansas he was a great cousin of mine i enjoyed his comical humor he always made me laugh he used these words when i didn’t say anything he would say my name chris I’d say yeah he’d say shut up lol i will always have that memory of him as well as when his son was young he would be carrying him around like a sack of potato’s he was a very funny guy and he was a wonderful person to be around when I was a young boy i will miss him so…..
Susan pryor
10 Mar 2023I just found out Robert Paul passed away. I am his cousin from Adair, Oklahoma He used to come and visit me and my brother Timmy Webb, they were cousins but good friends too. During the 4th of July he and Shirley his mom would always come down. I will let all the Webb know that they lost there cousin. He was a very sweet person. He will be missed.
gary baker
8 Feb 2022Bob was a friend and we shared many a joke and laugh.we both had a twisted sense of humor. he will be missed by many.