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Robert Woodbridge Wornall

1939 - 2018

BORN

1939

DIED

2018

Robert Wornall Obituary

Robert Woodbridge Wornall Robert Woodbridge Wornall, 79, of Tucson, AZ, passed away Saturday October 6th , 2018. Bob was born September 22, 1939 in Kansas City, MO to Jahleel Woodbridge Wornall and Virginia (Wilson) Wornall. He graduated from Pembroke Country Day School in 1957. He served in the US Army before returning to college and earning a bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas in 1963. Bob worked in the Banking and Financial Industry, but his passion was art. He retired early and became a full-time artist, traveling through Europe and selling his artwork in the Southwest. He volunteered at several Community Centers, and as a guide through Sabino Canyon outside of Tucson. Bob is survived by his children Jessica (Dan) Stark, Hunt (Allison Hartsoe) Wornall, and Ben (Kelly) Wornall, his 4 grandchildren, Sister Virginia Wornall, Brother J. Woodbridge Wornall Jr, and a large extended family. He was preceded in death by his Brother Henry Thomas (Tom) Wornall. At Bob's request, a small family service will be held at Forrest Hills Cavalry Cemetery (69 th and Troost, Kansas City, MO) Saturday November 10 th 1pm, with his burial immediately afterwards. Pastor Scott Chrostek from Church of the Resurrection Downtown will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Alzheimer's Association of Kansas City, 3846 W. 75 th St., Prairie Village, KS 66208.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Nov. 4, 2018.

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