Robert E Bevins, 71 of Raymore, MO and formerly of Pittsburg, KS, went to be with our Lord Jesus on December 27, 2020 at Research Medical Center with his wife Debra and son Ryan by his side. Robert (Bob) was born May 22, 1949 in Pittsburg, KS to Mary Virginia (Virgie) and Gilbert Bevins. He married his high school sweetheart, Debra Jessee June 19th, 1971.
Bob loved sports and was an avid Kansas City Royals and Kansas Jayhawk basketball fan, but most of all Bob loved watching his grandkids play sports and their musical performances. He was a devoted Christian, husband, dad and papa who treasured every minute with his family. Bob valued his relationship with his friends and rarely met a stranger.
He is survived by his wife Debra; two sons Rob Bevins (Dawn Becker), Harrisonville, MO, Ryan and Kortney Bevins, Stilwell, KS; daughter, Lindsay Bevins (Danny Gambill), Belton, MO; grandchildren Laney Bevins, Kolby Bevins, Sighel “Ford” Bevins, Saylor Bevins, Aspen Bevins; Also surviving is a sister, Virginia Lee Hampton, Cherokee, KS; a brother Randy and Jan Bevins, McCune, KS and a Mother-in-law, Norma (Jessee) Carr, Raymore, MO.
A memorial service will be held Monday, January 4th at 1:00pm at The First Church of the Nazarene in Pittsburg, KS (masks required). The service will be recorded and posted on the families Facebook pages for those unable to attend. Graveside services will follow at Hosey Hill Cemetery in Weir, KS. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to South Haven Baptist Church, 16800 Bell-Ray Blvd, Belton, MO 64012 or First Church of the Nazarene, 816 E Quincy, Pittsburg, KS 66762.
