Robert "Bobby" Rich, 84, of Independence passed away on March 15, 2025. He was a veteran having served in The National Guard. Bobby loved his wife and family.  He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and spending time with his cows.  He also loved to draw and paint.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Wallace Rich; parents, Hampton and Emma Rich; sister, Winna Clair Chambers and brother, Wade Rich.  He is survived by his sons, Ed Rich (Luanne) and David Rich (Melissa) and grandchildren, Joel, Kelsey, Katelyn, Cameron and Brooklynn.