William T. Robards

William T. Robards obituary, De Soto, MO

William T. Robards

William Robards Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, Inc. - De Soto on Mar. 18, 2023.

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William Thomas Robards "Buster", 83, of De Soto, Missouri, passed away on March 15, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. William, fondly known as Buster, was born in St. Louis to Paul Thomas and Gorda Marie Robards on June 23, 1939. He was a retired Union Carpenter and a founding member of the Saddle Tramps Motorcycle Club. Buster is survived by his children, Paula Robards, Christine Robards, Crystal Hillis, and Kelly Barber, his grandchildren, Ben Reed, Abby Hamlin, Crystal Ybarra, Michael Ybarra, Daniel Johnson, Tammy Walker, Dustin Brooks, Steven Brooks, Jessica Brooks, and Cole Robards along with several great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and two sons, William Croft and Ronald Robards. Funeral Webcast

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