ROBERT-EAKIN-Obituary

ROBERT EAKIN

Kansas City, Missouri

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Robert Eakin, 74, of Overland Park, Kan., passed away on May 24, 2010. He was born on September 26, 1935, in Washington, D.C., to Verda and Glen Eakin. He moved to Kansas City at the age of 9 and remained there for his entire life. After attending St. John's military high school, Bob studied...

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Bob Eakin was my grandfather. He was a very important person in my life, as well as other people. He was a very loving and caring person, i loved my grandfather more than most people loved him. he will be missed by very many people. R.I.P Bob Eakin

I first met Bob when I was working in a band at the downtown Holiday Inn. He came in with a guest for an evening of dancing--that was 40 years ago. Through the years, we grew to be good friends, and during a tough time in my life, he invited me to live at his house. There were a few other people living there at the time, all needing a temporary port in the storm. I shall never forget Bob's kindness to so many people (then and throughout his life.)

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Memories of good times, lots of laughs, awesome dancing, and just good friendship -- a good man, that was Bob. I bet he's already organizing a dance club ...

I enjoyed knowing Bob, threw his Grandson Erick. Erick loved him dearly and will miss him as we all will. Thank you God for giving Erick such a loving Grandpa.

Bob will be missed by many in the dance community! We will miss his enthusiasm and fancy West Coast Swing dance moves. He was a good friend, always made us laugh, and always fun to dance with. Our sympathy to all of Bob's family.
Mark & Mary Harris