Lovingly written by his family~

Robert Lee Simrell Jr., 63, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 at his home in Sarcoxie, Missouri.

Robert was born in Belton, Missouri on October 1, 1957 to the union of Robert Lee Simrell Sr. and Mary Anne Simrell (Burdick).

For the thirty plus years preceding his passing, Robert was self-employed as a floor installer. His expertise in the craft earned him the nickname Carpet Bob.  Robert worked alongside his two sons installing flooring and teaching them the value of hard work and an honest living. Every Sunday, Robert would attend The River of Life church in Sarcoxie. In his free time, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle, relaxing with his family, barbecuing, and cracking jokes. He will be forever missed by all those who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Robert is survived by his wife, Doris Elene (Waters) Simrell ; their two sons Robert Lee Simrell, III, and William Dewey Simrell; six grandchildren; and his sister, Dee Kamerman and husband, Bob, of Colleyville, Texas.

Funeral services are 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 20, 2021 at The River of Life Church in Sarcoxie, with Pastor Sherman Burruss officiating. Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.housh-goodwinfuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri.