Robert Wayne Orton, 14, of Harrisburg, MO passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 in Iowa. Friends and family may gather Friday, June 12, 2026, at Memorial Funeral Home 1217 Business Loop 70 West Columbia, MO from 10-11:30am. Funeral Services will begin at 11:30am followed by burial in Dripping Springs Cemetery 2701 Dripping Springs Road Columbia, MO 65202.
Robert was born in Columbia, MO on September 21, 2011, to Emily Phillippe and Michael James Orton. He recently completed 8th grade at Harrisburg School, where he had many friends and loves to play football and will be dearly missed. He loved to be outdoors; hunting, fishing, and riding ATV’s and dirtbikes. He caught his personal best Largemouth Bass this spring, weighing in at just over 4 pounds. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He also loved semi-trucks and hoped to one day drive his own.
Robert is survived by his mom, Emily (Christopher) Phillippe of Harrisburg; and his dad, Michael (Lisa) Orton of Palmyra; his brothers and sisters, Augustus Beeler, William Phillippe, Whitley Honse, Lydia, Grace, Natalie, Lucas, and Emma Orton; aunts, Jodi (Chris) Fullerton, Holly Orton, Kayla (Clayton) Beall, Stephanie (Cody) Bradshaw, and Kayla (Christian) Jenkins; uncles, Josh (Miranda) Phillippe, John (Hana) Phillippe, and Justin Derboven; grandparents, Mike Orton, Denise Stanfield, Mike (Michelle) Bradshaw. Rick (Nancy) Parish; lots of cousins, dear friends, and loving extended family. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Mary Phillippe.
Donations may be made to a GoFundMe organized by Robert's loving family. https://gofund.me/197073871
Condolences and fond memories can be shared at www.memorialfunerahomeandcemetery.com
