Bob Housman

Bob Housman, 79, of Kirbyville.

Bob Housman, 79, of Kirbyville passed away, Saturday July 9, 2022 at his home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 11 AM in Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home and Crematory, Branson.  Pastor Russell Cobb and Pastor Alex Cobb will officiate.  Burial will follow in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson. 

Robert Eugene Housman was born in Flushing, Michigan on June 14, 1943 to Joy Peace and Ruth (Estep) Housman.  His parents moved back to Forsyth shortly after he was born.  He grew up in Taney County and graduated from Forsyth High School.  Bob married Rita G. Cobb in Forsyth, Missouri on January 14, 1968.  They had celebrated fifty-four years together this year. Bob attended Taneyville Union Chapel in Taneyville, Missouri. 

Bob was very active in the county he loved.  He was a member of the Forsyth School Board, served as Forsyth Fire Chief, and was an Auxiliary Taney County Deputy. Bob belonged to the Masonic Lodge and the Shriners.  He enjoyed traveling of which he saw many places, RVing, motorcycling and he enjoyed wood working.  Bob was a retired barber and operated his own shop in Forsyth.

He was preceded death by his parents and one brother Gayles Housman.

Bob is survived by his loving wife Rita Housman of Kirbyville; his children Brad Turner (Jennifer) of Mohave Valley, AZ; Tracy Brittain (Gerry) of Kirbyville, Cyndi Daughenbaugh (Michael) of Forsyth; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Visitation will precede the service on Thursday at 10 AM at Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home and Crematory. Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Fund, Finance Dept, 30 East 33^rd St., New York, New York 10016.