Bob was a member of Calvary Cowboy Church for many years. He served on the board for over a year, played his guitar, and sang solos or with his brother, Jan and myself. He was a faithful servant. We all love and miss him.
Robert A. Rigby Jr.
Robert A. Rigby Jr., age 75, passed away on October 13, 2026, at his former home in Oak Grove, MO.
A private family graveside service will be held on October 23, 2026, at Lincoln Cemetery in Lincoln, MO. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Born on February 27, 1951, in Springfield, MO, he was the son of the late Robert Rigby Sr. and Marjorie (Dalsin) Rigby.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Bruce and Bradley Rigby.
He is survived by his three children: Rhett of Oak Grove, Robert (Trey) of Belton, MO, and Regan Sheley of Portland, OR; eight grandchildren; and his brothers, Brian of Springfield, MO, Brent of Lincoln, MO, and Barry of Orlando, FL and one sister Karen Anderson of Omaha, Neb.
Robert graduated from Lincoln High School in 1969. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education and a Master’s in Reading from Missouri State (formerly SMS), as well as a Specialist Degree from Oklahoma State. He spent his career working as an English teacher and counselor before later working in the natural gas industry across Wyoming, Montana, and Texas. Outside of his career, Robert’s primary passion was music. For nearly five decades, he was a dedicated bass guitarist, spending his weekends and summers performing with various local bands and making lifelong connections with his friends and fellow musicians. He also spent many years studying cutting horse pedigrees, breeding, and raising them.
The family thanks Ascend Hospice for their wonderful care during his final weeks.
Obituary submitted by the family.
Arrangements by Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove, Missouri
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Peggy, Dewell,Bob, Linda, Tim, Robin, Jan John Keehn I had great pleasure knowing Bob/Slim if he would see a bunch of us hanging out he would say” What you Son’s a B—— ‘s up to” I spent a lot of time wth him around 1980/1982 in Enid Oklahoma . He had a sense of humor but wouldn’t let it show but he was pleasant to be around.
Wayne Hadley Bob and I became acquainted sometime in the early 80’s. We met trading horses. From then on horse deals are what brought us together. When Bob needed horse help of any kind I was his first call. We hauled horses and had horse deals all over the country. It was always a challenge to get Bob to Crack a smile or get a chuckle. We had several good rides up in Black Hills of South Dakota at my place there. When Bob called you never knew what kind of deal you might be getting into. Bob will be foundly missed for his dry sence of humor and adventures ways. Happy Trails my friend, save a good horse for me.