Bobby Gene "Bob" Bobbit 83 of Lee's Summit, Missouri died on April 16, 2012 at the Lee's Summit Medical Center. Bob was born March 25, 1929 in Wichita, Ks. And grew up in Booneville, Missouri.He was a retired Lee's Summit High School Teacher and active Boy Scout Leader for over 20 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Seldon and Albatine Bobbitt. Survivors are his wife Jeanette D. Bobbitt of the home, Matt Bobbitt (Jill) of Houston, Texas, Tina Jo Young of Lee's Summit,Mo. and Anthony Bobbitt (Terri) of Independence, Missouri . Grandchildren Kaitlyn Bobbitt, Cassie Stewart, Jackie Bobbitt, Cody and Justin Young .
Graveside services will be Friday April 20, 2012 at 1:00pm at the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Booneville, Missouri. Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00pm at the Langsford Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lee's Summit High School in Memory of Bob.
Langsford Funeral Home 115 SW 3rd St. Lee's Summit, Missouri 64063 816 524-3700

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Published by Boonville Daily News from Apr. 18 to Apr. 19, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for BOBBY BOBBIT

23 Entries

Bill Woods

May 1, 2012

Mr. Bobbit was a wonderful chemistry teacher and a mentor. He accompanied me to New York City on a trip sponsored by Bell Labs and Western Electric in 1972. I will always remember him fondly.

Pat Worsham

April 26, 2012

Mr. Bobbit played a large part in my decision to pursue science. He was one of my very favorite teachers. I have thought about him many times over the years. I am so grateful.

Jim Ware

April 23, 2012

What a wonderful sense of humor. It connected him with his students. His antics will forever be part of his delightful memory. RIP , Mr. B.

Stacey Casey

April 21, 2012

Through my many years of study there were very few teachers that were truly memorable. Mr. Bobbit was one of them. The ability to make you feel like you can master Physics, Chemistry ... life. Thank you and thanks to your family for sharing you with all of us. Thoughts, prayers and many great memories go with you!

Stacey (Brooks) Casey
BSEE, BSCompE, MSMSE

peggy strong(whalen)

April 21, 2012

Mr Bobit was a great teachr and he will be missied.RIP mr Bobbit

April 20, 2012

Mr. Bobbit was my favorite teacher while i was attending west platte high school, in weston, mo. so sorry to learn of his passing...roxana holland goehner, atchison, ks.

Laura Logan

April 20, 2012

Mr. Bobtit was a very unforgetable teacher who influenced many students over years ot teaching. Deep sympathies to the Bobbit family.

Bill Conkling

April 20, 2012

Lee's Summit has lost another great teacher. Mr. Bobbit was a wonderful person, teacher, mentor, and fellow kindred spirit. Chemistry and science became part of my life because of Mr. Bobbitt and his ability to make it interesting and enjoyable. I don't think I will ever forget the rockets in physics class as they majestically soared over LSHS, much to the objections of the administration and possibly the Highway Patrol.

He worked with my dad, other teachers, some friends, and I during sporting events after school. Getting to know a teacher after the last bell rings (and you are not in trouble) was an invaluable opportunity to learn more than just a lesson plan, exercise, activity, or lab project. Those were some of the best times to get to know, understand, and learn from the person behind the chalk and podium about life.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. I pray that you find peace and rejoice in all the wonderful tributes to Mr.B.

Russ Davis

April 20, 2012

I salute a man who had a very positive impact on my life. The grounding he gave me in science carried through my college and graduate education and entire career. There are never enough teachers of his caliber.

Russ Davis, BSEE, MS, MBA
Colonel, USAF (Ret)
LSHS, 1963

Sharon Chinnery

April 19, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Bobbit's passing. He was a wonderful teacher who made chemistry class truly enjoyable. We learned and we laughed at two tongue-in-cheek slogans for our experiments: "If all fails, read the directions." and "If a little works, a lot will do better!" Blessings and many heartfelt thank yous to Mr. Bobbit and his family.

Kathy Smith

April 19, 2012

When Bob worked for the Lee's Summit Housing authority he inspected the apartments that I manage. He was a neat guy and fun to tease. I am so sorry for your loss.

Anthony Knopps

April 19, 2012

There are a handful of teachers who make a difference in the lives of students and even fewer who are aware of the impact they make. Mr. Bobbit was one of those teachers. He set the bar high and while he was tough, he was also caring and that showed in everything he did, inside and outside of the classroom. Many of us didn't realize the impact he would have on our lives at the time, but as we remember back through the years, we do now. Condolences to everyone in the Bobbit family and you are in my family's thoughts and prayers.

Brian Jolliff

April 19, 2012

I would not have ever appreciated chemistry if it were not for him. I hope he is surrounded by joy.

Debbie Reece

April 18, 2012

I had Mr. Bobbit as a teacher my junior year in 1979. I remember the passion he had for teaching chemistry. One of the greatest teachers. Thoughts and prayers to his family.

Kathryn Coleman

April 18, 2012

I taught at LSHS with Mr. Bobbit & knew he was a dedicated teacher. Sorry for your loss. Enjoyed him coming to our breakfast of retired teachers not long ago.

Joy (Williamson) Alderson

April 18, 2012

Jeanette and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I'll keep you all in my prayers. Sending my love...

Joyce Jegen

April 18, 2012

Although I attended the school where you taught I did not have the pleasure of knowing you as a teacher. I did have the honor of getting to know you when you worked for the Housing Authority in L.S. and can't begin to tell you how much I appreciated the kindness you showed my grandmother. You were indeed a gracious and giving individual and will be missed.

Debi Duffey

April 18, 2012

My thoughts abnd prayers go out to you. Mr. Bobbitt was a great teacher.

Sheila Carter

April 18, 2012

I had Mr. Bobbit my senior year and the time he took with me to understand all the chemistry stuff helped me to pass his class and graduate. My condolescences to his family and friends. He was great teacher.

Steve Flick

April 18, 2012

What a great teacher! He made science fun and was a underlying reason why I was involved in ecological chemistry for a passion. He will be missed

Cindy (Bunch) Witt

April 18, 2012

My deepest sympathy goes out to Mr. Bobbit's family. He was a beloved teach.

Dianna (Havner) Bryant

April 18, 2012

Mr. Bobbit made chemistry fun. He taught me to enjoy the analytical practice of chemistry. I pursued the enjoyment of chemistry and worked in laboratories for several years before graduating college with a minor in chemistry. His legacy continued as I taught hundreds of students toxicology. He made a difference in this world.

Charles Stoner

April 18, 2012

Bob taught chemistry at Longview Community College when I was a student there. I always loved his class. He knew how to teach so a person would remember what he was being taught. I was an adult student 38 at the time. He always had time to help me after class.

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