Bobby Eugene Dale, age 86, passed away on October 21, 2022, at his home in Birch Tree, Missouri. He was born in the small community of Oakside, Missouri, to Paris M. and Nellie I. (Cooley) Dale, on January 1, 1936. Bob married Susan Yvonne Hart on June 22, 2002, in Mountain View, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paris and Nellie Dale; two sisters, Doris (Dale) House and Stella Mae (Dale) Woolsey; one brother, John Dale; one brother-in-law, Herman Woolsey; two sons, Rick and Randy Dale; and one grandson, Jerrod Dale.

Bob is survived by his wife of 20 years, Susan Dale of the home; one daughter, Becky Thomas of Birch Tree, MO; two step-sons, Ben Humphries of Ozark, MO, and D. J. Ezell of Alton, MO; one brother, Donald Dale of Lee's Summit, MO; one brother-in-law, Don House of Lee's Summit; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Bob joined the U.S. Army in 1959 and proudly served for almost three years. He enjoyed his carpentry work and was well known for his hand-crafted leather work. Bob was also a member of the First Baptist Church in Birch Tree, Missouri.

Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Birch Tree, Missouri. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com.