Robert Eugene Liggett
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Robert Eugene Liggett, 81, of Independence, Missouri joined his Lord and Savior in heaven on January 31, 2019. A visitation will be held 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Wednesday February 6, 2019 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri. A memorial service will follow 11:00 AM at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice.
Bob is survived by his wife and love of his life of 55 years, Marsha Perry Liggett. They have three children, Lori (Phil) Worden of Lee’s Summit, MO; Craig (Diana) Liggett of Statesboro, GA, and Brad Liggett with Lydia Krause of Overland Park, KS, as well as the five grandchildren who were his pride and joy: Victoria, Chandler, Perry, Olivia, and Ainsley. He also had numerous nieces, nephews, and many loving friends he considered family. He also is survived by his sister, Mary Parker of Grain Valley. He was preceded in death by his parents Everett and Lovena Liggett, and 10 brothers and sisters.
Bob was born on May 22, 1937 in Kansas City Missouri and graduated high school from Northeast High School in 1956, in Kansas City, MO. After high school, he joined the Army reserves and began work soon after at the Federal Reserve. While he was attending Kensington Avenue Baptist Church in Kansas City, he met Marsha and they married on March 30, 1963. Bob enjoyed a 40+ year career as an internal auditor beginning with Twin City State Bank, continuing with First National Bank of Independence, Centerre Bank, Boatmen’s Bank, and retiring from Bank of America in 1997. Soon thereafter, he and Marsha decided that instead of enjoying all of the samples at Costco while shopping, they would work for CDS and give out those samples together for 11 years before resigning in March 2018.
During his retirement years while residing in Blue Springs, he volunteered as treasurer for his former neighborhood, served on the board for the Blue Springs Park Commission, audited the books for their current neighborhood association, and was involved with Bible Study Fellowship. After moving to Independence he also enjoyed the fellowship of their neighborhood men’s group.
Later in life, Bob discovered that he and Marsha enjoyed traveling and visited many different cities with their children and grandchildren, and also to many different countries with Marsha’s sister and husband. He enjoyed playing dominoes and card games with friends and family, and held a daily rummikub game with Marsha. He and Marsha are members of Country Meadows Baptist church.
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Heartfelt condolences to Marsha, Lori & the rest of Bob family. We who worked with him at CDS have missed him & Marsha since they retired. Bob was a special man who could always make you smile, even on a rough day. My prayers and those of the Iaacson family are with his family at this difficult time. May God bless his soul!
We considered Bob and Marsha a part of our family and will miss him. Our prayers are with the Liggett family.
Bob was such a wonderful gentleman and will be missed by all who had the opportunity to know him. Marsha, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Heartfelt condolences to Marsha and the rest of the family. I got the pleasure of working with both Bob and Marsha at CDS. Bob had a fantastic smile, great sense of humor and an impeccable work ethic. So sorry for your loss Bob was indeed a great man!
I worked with Bob and Marsha at CDS he was so helpful and always made you feel good about yourself. Marsha I am so sorry for your loss. May you always have special memories of all your years together. Bob loved his family and always spoke so highly of them
Rest In Peace Bob.
You will be missed
My sincere condolences to the Liggett family. Praying for our Lord to comfort you during this difficult time. Clearly Bob left a legacy of faith, humor and love.
Dear Marsha and Lori, Craig and Brad,
Growing up in the youth group at FBC, Blue Springs, it was like having dozens of sets of parents….. As a teenager, we didn’t always like that, but now it’s like missing your own parents! It wasn’t until recently I called you Marsha and Bob… That felt wrong. It was Mr and Mrs Liggett…. Your home was always open, the basement with games and laughter, the kitchen with food and love. You lived close to the high school and church, so it was a place after both we could all gather and be shown the unconditional love of Jesus, the commitment of marriage, and the gift of a wise, listening ear with a warm loving heart and hug!!
Mr Liggett, I’m sure you heard those coveted words… “Well done!! My good and faithful servant!!”
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family.
Marsha, Lori, Phil,
Bob taught me so much as I started my banking career so long ago. He was generous with his knowledge and shared it willingly. I will always be grateful for that. May your memories and love of family comfort you in the days ahead.
Hazel Ritchie Spencer
Sincere condolences to Aunt Marsha, Lori, Brad, Craig & the rest of the family. Uncle Bob had a way of making everyone he meant feel special – he was so warm – so funny. He taught me so much through his kindness. He was, and always will be my favorite Uncle.
Sending condolences to Marsha & the family. It was a pleasure to see them at Costco once a month when I came in as a vendor for Hinckley Springs Water.
Marsha and family,
We send our condolences. We wanted to attend the services today, but our driveway is a sheet of ice. You are in our thoughts today.
I remember very fondly working with Bob for a lot of years at the bank, A really kind and gentle sole. May your fond memories bring you comfort. Sincere condolences to all the family.
Condolences to the Liggett Family. Great is Thy Faithfulness!