Robert
Leroy
McWithey
Born in Meade, Meade, Kansas, United States
Ancestors 
Son of Harry Lee McWithey
and Vera Mae (McKinnis) Baldock
Brother of
Vera Lee (McWithey) Dupuy, Leo H McWithey, Cleo Perry McWithey, Vergil Ray McWithey, Della Ruth McWithey and Eldon Eugene McWithey
Husband of
Zelta Ruth (Creamer) McWithey
— married
1957 in Winfield, Cowley, Kansas, United States
[children unknown]
Died
at age 83
in Winfield, Cowley, Kansas, United States
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Biography
Robert was born in 1937. He was the son of Harry McWithey and Vera McKinnis. He passed away in 2021.
Robert was buried in Highland Cemetery in Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas.[1]
Obituary
Robert Leroy McWithey Sr., 83, of Winfield passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at William Newton Hospital.
Bob was born on October 20, 1937 in Meade, KS to Harry and Vera (McKinnis) McWithey. He graduated Winfield High School in 1956 and in 1957 married the love of his life Zelta Ruth Creamer in Winfield. Bob worked in manufacturing and spent most of his career at Clark Manufacturing in Wellington, KS. Bob enjoyed playing golf, especially at Springhill Golf Course in Ark City, fishing, and animals, he was very proud to be the first member of his family to graduate from high school.
Surviving to honor his memory are his sons: William (Rebecca) McWithey of Winfield, Robert (Cheryl) McWithey of Winfield, sister Micki Philpot and 3 grandsons.
He is preceded in death by his wife, parents, and siblings: Vera Lee Dupey, Darlene Douglas, Virgil McWithey, Cleo McWithey, Leo McWithey, and Eldon McWithey.
Funeral services will be held at 10 A.M. Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Shelley Family Funeral Home of Winfield. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery in Winfield. The family will greet friends at the funeral home from 4-6 P.M. Friday, January 22. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cowley County Humane Society and may be left in the care of the funeral home.[2]
Sources
- ↑ * Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
Find A Grave: Memorial #221337052 (accessed 10 February 2024)
Memorial page for Robert Leroy “Bob” McWithey Sr. (20 Oct 1937-18 Jan 2021), citing Highland Cemetery, Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas, USA (plot: New Division, Block O, Row A, Space 137); Maintained by Joe Chrisman (contributor 47202017). - ↑ *Obituary:[1] Last accessed February 10, 2024.
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