Robert "Bob" L. Pippin

Robert was born on October 22, 1934 in Odessa, Missouri to James W. Pippin and LaVera J. Pippin (Cunningham). Robert married Bina Marrone, his high school sweetheart, in 1954. He was working for Seal Test Ice Cream when they welcomed their first son Robert Jr. in 1955. Less than a year later, they welcomed their second son James in 1956 while living in Joplin. Upon their return to Kansas City, Robert drove a ready-mix truck for Stewart Sand. Later he worked for D&M Masonry where he would retire from. He enjoyed his 25 years of retirement by spending time with family.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Howard and James “JR” and his sister Betty; his wife of 54 years, Bina; his sister-in-law Neada and daughter-in-law Sue.

Robert is survived by his sons Rob (Carol), and Jim; grandchildren Jimmy, Sara (Paul), Bina, and Robbie; and great grandchildren Madison, Paul and Caleb; and many, many nieces and nephews.