Robert "Bob" H. Ince

Robert “Bob” Henry Ince, 79, of Louisiana, Missouri, passed away surrounded by his family on November 2, 2015 at DePaul Health Center. His funeral services were held November 6, 2015 at the Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana, Missouri. He was born on July 9, 1936 in Eolia (Dover), Missouri, son of the late Charles L. and Bessie Woodward Guinn. He was united in marriage to Linda Lou Dodson on March 23, 1957 at Elsberry Methodist Church. To this union three children were born. Bob graduated from Clopton High School in 1954. He also graduated from the University of Wisconsin’s School of Banking in 1971. Bobbie began his employment at age 14 at Joe England’s store in Dover. At the age of 16, he worked at Kamp Togs garment factory in Clarksville. At 18, Bob worked for Kenny Smith’s Market on 7th street, and Kroger’s. In 1962, Bob went to work at the Mercantile Bank as a teller. After 40 years of service, Bob retired as Executive Vice President of the Bank. After retirement he still served on the Board of Directors. Ince was a member of the First Baptist Church, attending and participating for over 40 years, serving as deacon several of those years. Currently, Bob served and attended Centenary United Methodist Church. Bob also attended Cowboy Church every Tuesday night in Bowling Green, Missouri. Bob was a member of the Elks Lodge #791, and Perseverance Lodge #92. He served on the United Fund Board, Louisiana Housing Board, and American Red Cross where he donated diligently. Bob enjoyed reading his Bible daily, his friends at the Trimble House, and plowing his garden. He enjoyed drives in the country and waving at “everyone” while driving down Georgia Street. Ince was a hardworking, lifelong “gentleman’s farmer” whose passion was horses. His love of horses started at an early age in life. Some of his dearest lifelong friends were his horse buddies. He enjoyed raising livestock and meditating at his small farm. Bob was a well-respected, kind, loving, God-fearing man. Always ready to help anyone and everyone. He was very encouraging, always a smile and did not know a stranger. His proudest moments were with his family and grandchildren where they held a special place in his heart. He was preceded in death by his son William Dean Ince and his parents. He is survived by his wife, Linda and two children, Joe D. Ince and wife Laura of Louisiana, Missouri, and Jerri John and husband Greg of Happy Valley, Oregon, two sisters, Betsy Shaw and husband Wayne, and Sandy Arens and husband Gene, one brother Wayne Guinn, and four grandchildren, Kendra and Rylan John, Alexis and Anna Ince. He was also survived by two uncles, William Woodward and wife Bonnie, and John Woodward and wife Peggy, and one aunt, Julia Johnson and husband Bill, a sister in-law, Ruby Watkins, and nieces, nephews, and many friends. He will truly be missed. Memorial contributions may be made to the Centenary United Methodist Church or Pike Pioneer Senior Center.

Robert "Bob" H. Ince

July 9, 1936 - November 2, 2015