Robert “Bob” Lee Bledsoe, 75, of Kansas City, MO, went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on January 22, 2026. Bob was born July 6, 1950 in Springfield, MO to James “JF” Franklin Bledsoe and Joan (Tutt) Bledsoe. He was a graduate of Ole Miss with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and received his Master of Arts from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. His occupations included his devoted pastoral work, sales, and honorable service in the Marine Corps, where he received the National Defense Service Medal.

Bob is survived by his former spouse, Katherine Grimes Bledsoe, and 7 children: Andrea Flowers (Nathan), David Bledsoe (Marcia) Stephanie Hall (Jeremy), Jo Bledsoe Collins (Ted), Katherine Parker (Raymond), James Bledsoe, and Robert Bledsoe. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren: Skylar Parker, Savannah Hall, Jeremiah Hall, Zackary Flowers, Isaac Flowers, Adelyn Flowers, Emery Bledsoe, and Heath Bledsoe Collins. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Franklin and Joan Bledsoe, a brother James Michael Bledsoe, and one grandchild, Jameson Hall.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Veterans Community Project, 8900 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64131. You can also donate online at https://vcp.org/take-action/ways-to-give/give-now/.

Visitation and service will be held on February 28th, 2026 at 2:00 in the afternoon at Abundant Life Church located at 112 West 23rd Street S Independence, MO 64055. A private inurnment will be held later at Mansfield Cemetery in Mansfield, MO, where Bob will be placed with his loving parents and brother.

“Before I knew Your Name

You knew my ev’ry breath

Before I found my way

You know my ev’ry step

Before I knew everything that I need

You gave it all to me.”

“No greater love than this

That You should lay down Your life

For someone such as me

I’d spend a lifetime wondering why

The Beauty of Heaven

Is here in my heart

And I know there can be

No greater love than this”

No Greater Love, Rachael Lampa