Robert "Bob" Lee Welker, Sr., 89 of Richmond, MO died Friday, February 9, 2018 at the Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.

Bob was born on February 14, 1928 in Wortham, MO to Otis and Eva (Yount) Welker. He married Helen Hedgecorth of Gumbo, MO on May 18, 1952. She survives of the home.

Additional survivors include; one son, Robert Welker, Jr., of Richmond; three daughters, Dana Sutton of Richmond, Marsha Hoskins of Richmond and Angela Clark of Richmond; 12 grandchildren, April Fescina (Phillip), Dale Sutton (Rebecca), Wendi Welker (Dwane), Monique Welker (Gary), Robert Welker, III, Jake Welker, Jamie Welker, Tracie Bradley (Jay), Bobby Jones, Jr. (Beth), Lisa Ferdig (Jeff), Billy Clark, Jr. (Ashley) and Jenny Gorham (Patrick); 31 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by 14 brothers and sisters; and son-in-law, Lonnie Sutton.

Rev. Welker was a well love minister for over 60 years, the past 40 in the Richmond area. He was pastor of the First Church of God. He was a member of the General Eldership of Findley, Ohio for the First Church of God. He was known for his love of God and Family. Robert worked as a full time butcher at several of the area grocery stores and as pastor of the church in Richmond, pulling double duty. He was a huge Missouri Tigers basketball fan, enjoyed gardening and he loved fried chicken, bologna and was very particular the way his hair looked. He was a selfless person always putting others before himself. Bob especially loved his wife, Helen of 66 years.

The family suggests memorials be made to the Donor's choice.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 13, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Burial will be in the Richmond Memory Gardens Cemetery. Online condolences maybe left on our website at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com