Bob Garner
A Celebration of Life service for Bob Garner, 83, Pottersville, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Stuart Union Church.
Bob departed this life on December 16, 2024 at his cabin. He was born August 11, 1941 to James and Viva Lee Garner. He was a 1959 graduate from West Plains, served as a Corpsman in the United States Navy. He married Karen Stephens in 1962. To this union two children were born: Brent and Heather. He spent his life in the medical field with 30 years at Burton Creek Lab and X-ray. After he completed lab and X-ray school and worked in a Corpus Christi lab and West Plains Memorial Hospital lab. His greatest love in life was his family and the cabin he built. His best hobbies were hunting and fishing for bass. Later in life he planted fields of wild flowers and trees.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Karen Garner; his son, Brent Garner (Judy); daughter, Heather Garner Jones (Mike); grandchildren, Dr Jennifer Malicke (Gregg) Michigan, Justin Garner (Heather ), Springfield , Jami Cook (Andrew) Texas, Garner Jones, Springfield and Violet Jones, Springfield; great-grandchildren, Sadie and Madie Malicke, Michigan, Charlie and Collins Cook, Texas, Harper Garner and Anthony Brandt, Springfield; sisters, Patty Warren (Gordon), Warrensburg and Connie Raine, Florida; sister-in-law, Jodie Haynes (Donnie); brother-in-law, Greg Stephens (Renee); and many nieces and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and parent in-laws.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Stuart Union Church or Jamaica Mission and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
December 17, 2024 @ 2:46 pm
Karen, Brent/Judy and Families, Heather/Mike and Families, and Patty/Gordon Warren Families,
We extend our Deepest Sympathy to all of you on the passing of Bob. We have wonderful memories of him not only having lived in the same neighborhood years ago but his wonderful medical service to our local community. I will never forget him being on call at the local hospital here on Thanksgiving night when I was a Senior at the WPHS. I had rolled down the hill with snow on the ground and cracked my ribs! Bob was so compassionate, understanding, and professional that night in taking the x-rays for Dr. Morgan who was working the OHC ER that night. He made me laugh with his wonderful sense of humor that night as well(Amber). He will be missed! We will be praying for all of you and keeping you in our thoughts daily too. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris & Ivene Cozort
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
Donald Garner
December 17, 2024 @ 5:08 pm
I will never forget Bob being there for us when Terry and I were alone with my Grandad the night he died in April 1989 at the West Plains Hospital. He was with us offering comforting words and support all the way to the end. Then brought us to his cabin later. Bob was a special man and I always looked up to him.
Don Garner
Jay R Padgett
December 18, 2024 @ 10:45 am
Karen, Brent, and Heather. I always enjoyed being around Bob and appreciated his zest for life and his family. He truly loved all of you. Although I didn’t see him often in recent years it was always a pleasure to do so. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jay and Mindy Padgett.
Craig and Sherri Cromer
December 18, 2024 @ 3:57 pm
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Donna Newberry
December 18, 2024 @ 4:42 pm
Karen and family. Sorry for your loss of Bob.
Noble and Donna Newberry
Jack and Leni Barnett
December 21, 2024 @ 1:53 pm
So sorry for your loss. Jack worked with him at the hospital and enjoyed his friendship. Lots of memories of West Plains Memorial hospital and Bob.
Dawn Kahl
December 26, 2024 @ 8:46 pm
Bob was friends with my father, Dennis W. Smith for years & he thought very fondly of Bob. My sincere condolence. Bob was a great man.