St. Clair County Obits

ROBERT J. HANDY

Jefferson City News-Tribune
24 March 2005
Robert Joe Handy, age 64 of Eugene, died Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at St. Mary's Health Center in Jefferson City. He was born November 13, 1940 in Osceola, a son of Perry and Myrtle Terry Handy. He was united in marriage February 13, 1965 in Raytown to Brenda Broker, and she survives at their home.
He was a Navy veteran, serving his country during the Vietnam War. He retired from Kansas City Power & Light after 35 years of employment. He was a member of the St. Michaels Catholic Church in Russellville, where he was active in the Knights of Columbus.
Survivors also include three daughters, Lesa Brownell and husband Boyd, Kansas City; Kimberly Stalnaker and husband James, Okinawa, Japan; and Margaret Knight and husband Tim, Independence; one brother, Perry "Jack" Handy, Independence; two sisters, Norma Jean Belcher, Carrolton and Delta Eggers, Cleveland; and six granddaughters, Angela, Kasi, Ashley, Amanda, Lindsey, and Sydney.
A memorial service will be Monday, March 28, at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Russellville.
Internment will take place in Frankenstein.
In keeping with Mr. Handy's wishes, he was cremated. Arrangements under the direction of Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Home, Russellville.