Robert Kingsley
1936 - 2015 | Obituary
Robert "Bob" Kingsley 78,
died Tuesday April 28, 2015 at St. Francis hospital in Wichita.
He was born October 23, 1936 in Perth,
Kansas to Charles and Bessie (McEachern) Kingsley. On January 11,
1958 he married Joy Howell in Clonmel, Kansas and she survives of the
home.
Robert was retired from the Santa Fe
Railroad as mechanic and carman. He also spent part of his working
life with the Derby/Coastal refinery in Wichita working as a pump
mechanic for nearly 33 years. He worked as a school bus driver for
the Sedgwick School system and especially enjoyed being a activities
bus driver. He was an active member of the Northside Church of Christ
in Wichita where he could be found on Sundays greeting folks
attending worship. He was especially liked by the little kids in
church and looked forward to his hugs. Robert's biggest joy in life
was his family and grandchildren. He could be found following his
grandchildren across Kansas to their sporting events and cheering
them on. He greatly looked forward to family gatherings and spending
time with his loving family and many friends.
He is survived by his wife Joy of the
home; sons: Terry (Lori) Kingsley of Park City, KS; Steve (Terri)
Kingsley of Sedgwick, KS; Ed (BethAnn) Kingsley of Halstead, KS; Bob
(Janet) Kingsley of Wichita, KS; Don (Lori) Kingsley of North Newton,
KS and John (Shannon) Kingsley of Newton, KS; sister Verna Welsh of
Wichita, KS and 14 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter.
He is preceded in death by his parents,
brothers Dale, Paul and Ivan Kingsley and sister Clara Erker.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m.,
Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Northside Church of Christ 4545 N. Meridian
in Wichita, KS with Minister Steve Tandy presiding. Visitation will
be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday evening at Petersen Funeral Home with the
family receiving friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral
home. Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery, Sedgwick.
Memorials are suggested to Know Your
Bible in care of Petersen Funeral Home.
Published in The Kansan on Apr. 30,
2015
