Robert William Kemry, Sr.

July 10, 1937 - June 6, 2016

Mr. Robert William Kemry, Sr., 78, of Bowling Green, MO, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016 at his home near Bowling Green, MO. His desire was to be cremated. No services will be held. He was born July 10, 1937 in Louisiana, MO the son of Lloyd William Kemry and Willene Fern Davis Kemry. He married Bertha Ann Chandler in 1960 in Louisiana, MO and she survives. He is also survived by 3 sons, Robert W. Kemry, Jr. and wife Donna of Vandalia, MO, Leslie L. Kemry and wife Carylon of Clarksville, MO, and James E. Kemry and wife Cathy of Louisiana, MO, 2 daughters, Deana K. Griffin and husband John of Louisiana, MO, and Lisa A. Overrein and husband Dunkin of North Carolina, 15 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren, and a sister, Penny Jo Smith of California. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Shirley Orf, a brother, Lloyd Grant Kemry, a step-brother, Danny Dean Smith, a granddaughter, Jamie Lyn Griffin, and his step-father, Loyal Smith. He was a veteran serving with the US Army from 1960 to 1962. He had worked in construction, as a Logger, and a Painter. He was an avid Fisherman. He was a member of the Baptist Faith. Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana, MO is in charge of arrangements.