Bob P. Easley, age 86, Buffalo, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at National Health Care of Joplin.

Bob was born May 24, 1934 in Cassville, Missouri, son of the late Gloss Easley and Gertrude (Bradford) Easley. He graduated from Joplin High School, and then traveled the country working different jobs before settling in McAllen, Texas with his wife Blanco. He secured his pilot’s license and began working as a crop duster in Texas. After he lost his wife, he moved to Wichita, Kansas to work as a plumber, which led to his job as a welder for a manufacturing company which he did for many years before retiring. He enjoyed collecting model cars over the years and had an impressive collection. He moved back to Missouri a few months ago.

In addition to his parents, and his wife Blanco, he was preceded in death by sisters, Elva Moore and Trix Easley; brothers, Joe and Rex Easley.

Survivors include a nephew, Lee Roy Moore of Joplin.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary with no formal services planned.