BORN

1929

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Memorial Funeral Home/Columbia

1217 BUSINESS LOOP 70 W

Columbia, Missouri

R Underwood Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 13, 2017.

RB Underwood, 88, of Columbia, MO passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at his home near Columbia, MO.



Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM. Burial will be in Olivet Cemetery with full military honors.



RB was born on January 14, 1929 in Appleton City, MO the son of Richard B. and Valley M. (Ray) Underwood who preceded him in death. He was married to Delberta Brower who preceded him in death on May 19, 1997. He was then married to Norma (Marsh) Whisenand October 15, 2003 in Las Vegas, NV who survives of the home. He retired from the US Army after 28 years of service as CSM–E9. He then worked for SW Bell Telephone Company for 12 years. RB lived life to the fullest and will be missed by many.



Other survivors include: one daughter, Adele Nickels (Darrell); two grandsons, Darrell Nickels (Ashley) and Nicholas Nickels; three great grandchildren: Jase, Isabella, and Mariah; extended family, one son, Jonathan Whisenand (Brandy), two daughters, Amanda Mayo (Darin) and Rachel Snider (Bruce); four granddaughters, Tanna, Alexis, Macey and Natalie and several nieces and nephews.



RB was preceded in death by his two daughters Emma Murphy and Georgia Kendall; sisters Kathleen Warden and Geneva Delozier; and brother Ray McCoy.



In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society OR American Heart Association c/o Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO 65202.

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March 16, 2017

Carrie and Shawn Marsh

I thought I would share a fond memory. A couple of years ago, Norma and RB came to my parent's house for our Marsh family reunion. When he pulled up to our house, he told my son (6 or 7 at the time) and nephew (a year to 18 months old) that he had something for them. In the back of his truck was an old, old spring horse. He got it out and set it up for them to ride. Their faces lit up! They LOVED it!!! He was always so youthful and loved all kids. I truly enjoyed getting to spend time with him! Prayers and love to you, Aunt Norma and family!

March 14, 2017

Linda Willis

Norma - With Deepest Sympathy on your loss. My prayers are with you and RB today.

March 13, 2017

Sharon/Bob Taylor

Norma, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

Please let us know if you ever need anything.

Sharon and Bob Taylor

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