Robert Franklin Scott

March 9, 1953 - October 28, 2019

Robert Franklin Scott, age 66, of Brookfield, passed away Monday, October 28, 2019, at University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas Full military honors by Bucklin VFW post #57 will be held at 4:00 pm with a visitation to follow until 6:00 pm on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Rhodes Funeral Home, Brookfield. Memorials have been suggested to the Cameron Veterans Home, and may be left at or sent to Rhodes Funeral Home, 216 Linn Street, Brookfield, MO 64628. Online registry at www.rhodesfh.com. Robert Franklin, son of Walter Earl Scott and Mary Lucille (Lambert) Scott, was born on March 9, 1953 in Kirksville, Missouri. Bobby served his country from 1974-1976 In the United States Army where he was an expert in rifles and a sharpshooter. On August 16, 1974 He was united in marriage to Eunice Lee Cain. Bobby worked for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad for forty-two years until his retirement. Bobby enjoyed working on cars in his spare time. He was a member for many years of both the Brookfield Eagles and the Brookfield Elks clubs. His greatest joy was spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. Bobby is survived by his wife, Eunice, of the home; two sons, Robert Scott Jr. (Jessica), and William Scott (Melanie); six grandchildren, Dakota Scott, Trinity Scott, Shelby Scott, Abigail Scott, Avery Thomas, and Zayne Scott; six siblings, Patty Brandes, Tommy Scott, Mike Scott (Debbie), Cindy Ray (Doyle), Tammy Davis (Shorty), and Kevin Scott (Linda); as well as many other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his step-mother, Martha Scott, and one sister, Pam Scott.