Thursday, September 12, 2024

Obituary - Robert Lee Grigsby, III

Robert Lee Grigsby, III, age 49, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at his home in Clinton, Missouri. Please join the family in a Celebration of Life for Robert from 12:00-3:00 PM on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the Plumbers Local 8 Training Center (5950 Manchester Trafficway, Kansas City, MO. 64130). Memorial contributions can be made to the Clinton Animal Rescue Endeavor (C.A.R.E.) and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Rob (Robbie) Grigsby was born on February 7,1975. Rob graduated from Hickman Mills High School in 1993 then attended plumbers Local 8. He married the love of his life Tracy in 2000. They enjoyed the backwoods and going camping. And they mutually shared the love of family, especially the time spent with their grandchildren.

His daughter Madison was Daddy’s soul of his heart. All she had to do was ask what state is next for the amusement park, or where are we going rock climbing at? They both had a passion for the love of the game, and one thing is for sure made her heart well protected being Daddy’s little girl.

Tom and Dan along with family at Lexington worked with Rob for over 20 years and provided more than a career. They were always here for him, and it was always appreciated greatly by the family.

While working in the plumbing industry, Rob never knew a stranger. He was always available to lend a hand. He often provided mentorship to anyone, not just a brother in need. It may have been just to talk you out of doing some dumb shit.

Proceeded in death by his Grandpa Francis, Uncle Mark, Grandpa Marvin, Grandma Shirley and Mother-in-law Pam.

Robert is survived by his parents, Jerry and Marlys Dick of Clinton, Missouri, his loving wife, Tracy Grigsby and their three children Dillon of blue Springs, Missouri, Jacob and Kristin along with grandchildren, Isaac and baby Dax, Madison, and Zach along with grandchildren, Clark, and soon to be born grandson next February, Adlee Rae who called him Daddy and loved him dearly, Sadie who treated like his own for over 20 years of blue Springs, Missouri, his sister Alina and spouse, Ryan and niece Kaylan, her family, Matthew Landon and Aurora, nephew Tyler, family Brittany and baby Theo in February, Grandma Doris Dick (94) of Raytown, Missouri, many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins along with many friends and people in community that loved him dearly.

Raise a glass of tequila!

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

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