Bobby Derryl "Grampie" Andrews

1939 - 2025

Bobby "Grampie" Derryl Andrews, 86 of Flemington, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. He was born to Drewry and Lora Vincent Andrews in Halfway, on a rare 20-inch snowy April 14, 1939.
After graduating in 1958, Bob started his work as a mechanic for Bill Roberts Chevrolet in Bolivar. Next, he worked at SBU and helped build Beasley Hall and the Fieldhouse. He also worked for the Polk County Roads Department. He then worked for Vestal's International Harvester. An opportunity arose for Bob to purchase the MFA gas station. His final job was working at SBU as a mechanic and locksmith until he retired at the age of 70. Wherever he worked you could rest assured his workspace was spotless from floor to ceiling and every wrench and screwdriver had its place in his toolbox.
Bob served as alderman for the City of Bolivar for several terms. The most important thing that ever happened to Bob was being saved and joining Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church at a young age., When he was older, he served as superintendent for many years for the church.
Bob was preceded in death by his infant brother Curtis, his older brother Cletis and wife Mary Jane; his parents; his wife Hazel, sisters-in-law, Rita Renee Meadows, and Delores Heimsoth; a nephew Michael Wilkinson; and a great-nephew Kobby Wilson.
Bob is survived by his daughter Gretchen Combs of Bolivar, and close friend Tim Taylor of Flemington; granddaughter Keila Hall and husband Kevin; great-grandson Konner of Lee's Summit;; a sister-in-law Phyllis Wilkinson of Springfield; four nephews, Jerald Andrews and wife Giana of Bolivar, Kelly Wilkinson of Raytown,, Chris Heimsoth of Jefferson City, Greg
Heimsoth and Angel of New Orleans, Louisiana; two nieces, Kcee Reichert and husband David of Bolivar, and Ashley Wilson and husband Kris of Pensacola, Florida; as well as a host of great-nieces, -nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be Sunday, Aug. 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Pitts Chapel. Funeral services will be Monday, Aug. 25, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery Bolivar. Online condolences may be made at greenlawnfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitts Chapel, Bolivar.