Bobby D. Durham

Bobby D Durham, 74, of Sedalia passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on April 27, 1944 in Slater, MO a son of Raymond E. and Ethel M. (Level) Durham Wood, who preceded him in death.

On October 18, 1980 in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Krystal K, Kenney, who resides in the home.

Bob was a 1962 graduate of Slater High School. He served his country honorably in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Conflict from 1962 until 1966 and then in the Navy Reserves until 1968. Bob worked as a life insurance agent for Western and Southern Life Insurance in Hannibal and Sedalia. While working for Waterloo Industries in Sedalia, he graduated from State Fair Community College with an associates degree in Tool and Die. He continued to work at Waterloo as a tool and dye maker until retirement. He attended Our Savior Lutheran Church in Sedalia. Bob enjoyed golfing, fishing, woodworking, spending time with his grandkids, and was always willing to help others in need.

In addition to his wife Krystal, he is survived by six children, Debbie Durham of Englewood, CO, Sheri Durham, Melissa Durham of Centralia, MO, Richard Durham of Columbia, Amy Phillips and her husband Raymond of Warsaw, MO, and Susan Lamb and her husband Travis of Sedalia; eight grandchildren, Jordan Keiser, Deyton Durham, Reagan Phillips, Reece Phillips, Amanda Huckabee, Kyler Lamb, Karson Lamb, and Luke Phillips; a great grandson, Jameson Keiser; two brothers, Walter and Donald Durham; a step brother, Jerry Wood; two step sisters, Wanda Giger and Marsha Wiseman.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step father Gerald Wood; a grandson, Justin Durham; four brothers, Raymond (Ray) Durham, Olin Wayne Durham, Larry Dean Durham, and James Edward Durham; and a step brother, Donald Wood.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Our Savior Lutheran Church with Pastor Andrew Tessone officiating..

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Burial will be at Lincoln Cemetery, Lincoln, MO, with full military honors being conducted by Sedalia VFW Post #2591 and the Springfield, MO Navy Honors Team.

Pallbearers will be Richard Durham, Deyton Durham, Randy Durham, Billy Durham, Elisha Durham and Travis Lamb.

Honorary pallbearers will be Reagan Phillips, Reece Phillips, Kyler Lamb, Karson Lamb, Luke Phillips, Jordan Keiser, and Jameson Keiser.

Memorial contributions may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church in care of Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.