Bobby “Bob” Lee Unsell

Bobby “Bob” Lee Unsell, age 88, of Rockaway Beach, Missouri.

Bobby “Bob” Lee Unsell, age 88, of Rockaway Beach, Missouri, entered eternal rest on the evening of August 31, 2022. He was born in Vanduser, Missouri, the son of Reverend Freeman and Lorene Unsell. 

While attending Louisiana Technical University, Bob was called to serve in the United States Army during the Korean War. After his honorable service, he went on to a successful career in several fields, including life insurance and business leasing. Bob had an infectious personality as a “people person” who never met a stranger. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan―much to many relatives’ dismay. 

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bill Unsell; sister Betty Unsell Vail. He is survived by his sons: Dr. Mickey Unsell and Jeffrey Unsell; grandchildren: Christopher Unsell, Katherine Unsell, and Tia Unsell; brother, Jim; and numerous nieces and nephews that he loved dearly. 

In lieu of a traditional funeral, Bob’s wishes were for a simple ceremony. Therefore, a service with full military honors will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday September 9, 2022, at the Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery, 1502 South Southwood Road, Springfield, Missouri 65804. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in honor of Bob to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org/donate. Service and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.cremationsoftheozarks.com.