Robert Earl (Bob) Ellifrits, 59, was born at Stotts City, MO, on May 30, 1943, the fifth child of William and Mary Bird Ellifrits. He passed away at his home on Thursday, May 22, 2003.
Bob was saved as a young man at the Caplinger Mills Baptist Church. He attended school at El Dorado Springs.
On June 17, 1962, Bob married the love of his life, Donna Jeroldene Brower. To this union four children were born - DeAnn, Debra, Donnie and MaryAnn.
Bob was employed at DariConcepts Milk Plant for 20 years. He had proudly served in the United States Air Force for two years and the National Guard for 12 years.
He enjoyed bowling with his friends that he loved. It was a big part of his life. Bob had bowled twice this last week and his team won the Wednesday Night League. Bob loved and enjoyed his family. His grand¬children often said of him that he was "Superman" of the day, "Batman" of the night with a little bit of "Spiderman" but he didn't like to climb.
He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers, James Melvin and William Irwin "Dutch."
He is survived by his wife, Jeroldene, of the home; his children - DeAnn Livengood-Peters - Richardson, TX, Debra Stone and her husband, Terry - Nevada, Donnie Ellifrits and his wife, Tina - Wichita, KS, and MaryAnn, of the home; his mother, Mary El¬lifrits - El Dorado Springs; 10 grandchildren - Autumn and Trevor Livengood, Tyrell and Trisha Cain, Taylor Peters, and Justin, Scott, Tracy, LeeAnn and Corey Stone; two sisters, Velma (Pat) Burns and Wilma (Cookie) Hickcox - both of El Dorado Springs; his mother-in-law, Leona Lyle - El Dorado Springs; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Services were held on Sunday afternoon, May 25, at the Church of God (Holiness) with Rev. Randy Hayward officiating. Musical selections were provided by Vera Bourland. Interment was in the Hackleman Cemetery under the direction of the Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Bob Carpenter, Darryl Smith, Ray Hickcox, Melvin Ware, Donnie Keith, Calvin Keith, Craig Carpenter and Travis Burchett.
