A memorial service will be held 4:00 PM Thursday, November 2, 2017 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. No visitation.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Eagles Lodge and may be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.
Bobby was born September 19, 1953 in Independence, Missouri the son of Bobby and Patty Sportsman. He graduated from Truman High School and then went on to graduate from a trade school from which he studied mechanics. Bobby worked for different dealerships in the KC area as well as Wal-Mart in Clinton. He went on to work for KCP&L in Montrose where he retired in 2013. Bobby was a member of the Elks, Eagles, Shriners, and was an emergency foster parent in Henry County. He loved his grandkids dearly.
Bobby was preceded in death by his parents Bobby and Patty Sportsman of Clinton, an older sister Donna, and a younger brother Bradley Sportsman of Texas.
He is survived by his wife Sandra Sportsman, daughter Jessie Alejandro (Vinny) of Buffalo, NY, and a younger sister LeeAnn Phillips (Mark) of Leeton, MO, as well as 3 step-children; Julie Gray (Randy) of Clinton, MO, Clifton Wareham (Karen), of Clinton, MO, and William Wareham (Michelle) of Warrensburg, MO, 9 grandchildren; Brian and Emmilee , Jennifer and Nathan, Travis and wife Angela, Christina and husband James, Kim and husband Cody, Haley, Andrew, Megan, and Stacy Shaw, and 4 great-grandchildren; Aaron, Gauge, Bella, and Zayden, as well as a host of nieces and nephews of Leeton, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.
