Robert Francis Linville, 76, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his Kansas City, Missouri, home on Wednesday, August 29, 2018. Robert had bravely battled pancreatic cancer over the last year and sadly it had returned. He was receiving treatment and fought to the very end.
Robert (“Bob”) was born May 29, 1942, in Middletown, Ohio to Chester and Mildred Linville. He attended public school and graduated from Middletown High School in 1960. While serving in the United States Air Force he was stationed at Richards Gebaur AFB and settled in the Kansas City area after becoming married. He went on to obtain his Bachelor’s Degree from Avila University. Robert became a computer programmer and after several years of employment, retired from Yellow Freight as Senior Development Analyst.
Robert’s life will be cherished in the lives of those who survive him including his long-term partner Delean Holtsclaw; his daughter Kimberly (Dave) Bohl; his daughter Jennifer Smith; Delean’s children Brandon and Eric Holtsclaw; his brother John (Susan) Linville; his sister Jean Ann (Vince) Linville-Opalka; and his 5 grandchildren Matthew, Nathan, Justin, Allee and Tatum.
Robert was a devoted partner, father and grandfather who loved spending time with his family. He was a passionate listener and collector of music. He was an avid viewer of TV crime dramas and loved watching college sports, especially Ohio State games. He rejoiced in the wins of our family trivia matches and was the official pumpkin pie master of the family. He looked forward to the customary lunches that he would share with his treasured friends. He had a very kind and loving heart. He had a quick wit and great sense of humor. We loved him and will miss him dearly.
Visitation will be held Friday, September 7, 2018, at 11:30 a.m. at McGilley & George Funeral Home 12913 Grandview Rd in Grandview, Missouri. The Funeral Services will be at 1:00. p.m. Burial service will follow in the Lee’s Summit Historical Cemetery.
Memorial donations can be made in lieu of flowers to the American Cancer Society. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcgilleygeorgegrandview.com for the Linville family.
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