Robert M. "Bobby" Mitchell

1964 - 2020

Robert Michael “Bobby” Mitchell, 56, of Independence, MO, passed away December 17, 2020, in the loving arms of his daughter and sister. Visitation will be 10 a.m. with a Memorial Mass at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 28, at St. James Catholic Church, Liberty, MO. (The Funeral Mass will be live streamed at St James Catholic Church - Liberty MO - YouTube) Inurnment will follow at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City South. Contributions are suggested to the Foundation for Autism Collaboration and Empowerment, 4300 Belgium Blvd., #100, Riverside, MO 64150 (www.faceautismkc.org)

Bobby was born November 8, 1964, to Gilbert and Catherine (Raccuglia), and grew up in Kansas City, MO. He graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1982. In 1992 he fulfilled his dream of becoming a Union Electrician when he graduated from the I.B.E.W. Local 124 apprenticeship program. He went straight into the field, hanging The Plaza Lights for many years. His last 16 years were spent working as County Electrician for Jackson County, MO. Bobby’s passion was his family. He coached little league baseball, wrestling, and soccer - his favorite. He had an adventurous side like no other. He rode his Harley in all 50 states and last year was able to fulfill a lifelong dream and spend a month in Australia. Bobby had two grandsons, who were his pride and joy, and had the opportunity to take them both on motorcycle trips around the USA. He definitely lived life to the fullest.

Bobby was preceded in death by his mother Catherine Raccuglia Salisbury (Wayne), and his maternal and paternal grandparents. He is survived by his children, Karasteijn Mitchell (Jeff), Christopher Mitchell, and Robyn Mitchell; his grandsons, Keegan and Kylan Crabtree; his father, Gilbert Mitchell (Ann); his sisters, Cathy Ann Liberto (Frank), Teri Jo Connely (Shawn), Toni Orr (Wayne); his brother, Danny Mitchell; six nieces and nephews; and four great-nieces and great-nephews.

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