Robert C. Jerome

Robert C. Jerome, 89, Everton, Missouri passed away at the Cox South Hospital, in Springfield, on Saturday, September 7, 2019, following a short illness.

Bob was born on February 5, 1930 in Everton, Missouri. He was the son of H.C. and Esther Jerome, both of whom preceded him in death. Bob’s loving wife, Ellen, also preceded him in death.

He is survived by his sons, Robert, Jr. (Debbie) of Grain Valley, and David (Kathy) of Ozark, as well as Ted Mayfield (Regina) of St. Louis, Cathy Friend (Paul) of Greenfield, Randy Mayfield (Dianne) of Dallas, Texas, and Michael Mayfield of Ash Grove, his four step-children who he loved as his own. He was also preceded in death by his only brother, William E. Jerome. His sister-in-law, Colleen, survives.
Bob was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a former Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post in Ash Grove. He was a maintenance man and machinist at Paul Mueller and retired from there in 1992.

Bob and Ellen raised beef cattle on the farm that has been in the family since 1904. Bob was a former elder at the Everton Christian Church. Ellen and Bob moved to Ash Grove when she became ill and there they attended the Ash Grove Christian Church. Bob resided back on the family farm at the time of his death. Bob was a 32 Degree Mason.

Bob loved his family and friends, and they loved him. Later in life, Bob connected with new friends at Ginger’s Café in Willard where he enjoyed time with his breakfast club buddies. He was also very fond of Ginger and her staff. Bob would want it to be known that his nephew, Frank and his wife, Becky, were of great assistance on numerous occasions and for a variety of reasons over the last decade.

In addition to his sons and step-children, Bob is survived by his granddaughter, Julie Jerome (Mark Topping) and his grandsons, Bob Jerome (Sarah), Brett Jerome (Laura) and Mark Jerome (Elizabeth). His step-grandchildren include Angela Hosp (Jacob), Stephanie Schlette (Garrett), Steven Mayfield (Helen), Carson Mayfield, Peyton Mayfield, Amanda Makatchie (David) and Amy Friend (Kory Maxwell). His great-grandchildren include Kyle Bartley, Camryn Jerome, Kaelyn Jerome, Riley Jerome, Griffin Jerome and Caleb Champagne. His step-great grandchildren include Logan, Kenzie, Brody, Ryleigh, Kendall, Kolby, Astyn, Fynn, and Waylon. Bob is also survived by his nephew, Estel Jerome (Jan), niece, Debra Noyes (Rex), and nephew, Frank Jerome (Becky).

A graveside service was conducted at Sinking Creek Cemetery, Everton, Missouri, Wednesday, September, 11, 2019.