(From Parker Mortuary)Robert E. Lehman, 85, Carl Junction, MO, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024 while under the care of an emergency room at a local Joplin hospital.
Known as Bob, Mr. Lehman made his home in Joplin for over five decades, having been born December 7, 1938 in Fairbury, NE. He was the firstborn son of the late Dana and Hazel Lehman.
Bob grew up on a large successful dairy farm in Iowa and later moved to the Lake of the Ozarks area where his family owned and operated a business.
Bob graduated from Camdenton High School and moved to KC where he graduated from Cosmetology School. He subsequently moved to put in his own salon in Tipton, MO. While living in Tipton, he met the love of his life, Barbara, and they married in the early 1960s, together raising three children, Mark, Marcia and Linda.
Bob was an insurance agent for American National and upon retirement, went to work as a Funeral Attendant for Parker Mortuary for the last fifteen plus years before fully retiring. His love of helping others was a well-known trait. Compassion and caring for others was a part of Bob's everyday life in all aspects of life. He truly loved people! He loved his time helping people whether working through insurance issues or helping individuals/families in their time of loss.
Bob was an insurance agent for American National and upon retirement, went to work as a Funeral Attendant for Parker Mortuary for the last fifteen plus years before fully retiring. His love of helping others was a well-known trait. Compassion and caring for others was a part of Bob's everyday life in all aspects of life. He truly loved people! He loved his time helping people whether working through insurance issues or helping individuals/families in their time of loss.
Bob had a servant's heart and was often asked if he was a pastor. Although he did not serve as a pastor, Mr. Lehman was a strong Christian who faithfully served the Lord in various capacities in local Southern Baptist churches, Upward Bound, and Gideons International. Emmanuel Baptist Church, Webb City was Bob's church home. The word that best described Bob was FAITHFUL; faithful to his Lord, family, friends, workplace and church, and prayed daily that his grandchildren would grow in their desire to faithfully serve the Lord.
Trout fishing in various locations across Missouri was one of the many pleasures Bob enjoyed. He also loved Southern Gospel and classical music. Bob became a Webb City Cardinal football fan, becoming a Friday Night regular at the Cardinals' stadium long after his grandson graduated. Attending his local grandson’s Jazz Band, Marching Band, and piano recitals gave Bob immense joy. Were he able to attend his Texas grandkids activities, he would have gladly done so! A fierce love for his kids and grands was evident as Bob often included them in conversations with others.
Bob never missed an opportunity to invite someone, even a newly made acquaintance, to church. He never met a stranger and was very well known in Jasper County. His Christian influence and jovial spirit will be greatly missed.
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara in 2008 and his daughter, Linda in 1979.
Trout fishing in various locations across Missouri was one of the many pleasures Bob enjoyed. He also loved Southern Gospel and classical music. Bob became a Webb City Cardinal football fan, becoming a Friday Night regular at the Cardinals' stadium long after his grandson graduated. Attending his local grandson’s Jazz Band, Marching Band, and piano recitals gave Bob immense joy. Were he able to attend his Texas grandkids activities, he would have gladly done so! A fierce love for his kids and grands was evident as Bob often included them in conversations with others.
Bob never missed an opportunity to invite someone, even a newly made acquaintance, to church. He never met a stranger and was very well known in Jasper County. His Christian influence and jovial spirit will be greatly missed.
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara in 2008 and his daughter, Linda in 1979.
Survivors include his son, Mark Johnson (Carol) of Dallas, TX, daughter, Marcia Setser (Greg) of the local area; grandchildren, Nicholas, Dana and Jonathan Johnson, Samuel Forcum; great grandson, Judah; brother Richard Lehman (Kelly) of Greenridge, MO; several cousins, nephews, nieces and their families.
Celebration of Life services are scheduled for Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in Emmanuel Baptist Church, Webb City, MO, with Pastor Kyle Beverlin and Bob Simon officiating. Interment will follow at the Carl Junction Cemetery. Bob's grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends at Parker Mortuary, Monday, April 1, 2024 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made in Bob's honor to the Emmanuel Baptist Church Building Fund in care of Parker Mortuary.
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