Robert Henry Deatherage Sr. 83, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 in Saint Joseph.
He was born April 21, 1937 in St. Joseph, Missouri. He graduated from Benton High School, and he worked at Wire Rope Corporation of America, retiring after 35 years as wire inspector. He also owned and operated Bob's Realty in south St. Joseph. He enjoyed dancing, and playing pool. He was a member of Marine Reserves.
Bob was preceded in death by his father, Oliver C Deatherage, mother, Viola May and Junior Denham, sister, Barbara Jean Marker, and a great grandchild, Caden Blanton.
Survivors include: son, Bob H (Jennifer) Deatherage, Saint Joseph, MO, daughters, Roxanna Rich, Ann Rene Deatherage, Rita (James) Roupe, of St. Joseph, and Rona (Ron) Morrison, Galena, MO, 7 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, & 1 great-great granchild, and his previous wife, Charlene Deatherage.
He will be cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the friends of the Animal Shelter in care of the Rupp Funeral Home.
