Robert "Bob" Roney

Bob Roney was born May 6, 1942, at 620 West Street in Leadwood, Missouri. He passed away on January 15, 2025, at 11:58am. He was preceded death by his parents, Delmar Roney and Irma Dean Maples. Sisters Deanna (Oscar) Barton, Rosemary Brock, and Patricia (Gary) Dane. A brother in-law, Ken Sanders. Two grandsons, Jacob and Dalton Roney. He is survived by his wife, Mary Roney (nee White) and three sons: Darren of Park Hills, Sean (Kristina) of Desloge, and Jason (Cynthia) of Bonne Terre; sisters Judy Thompson of Washington, MO and Vicki Sanders of Alabama; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Bob graduated from high school in Cherryville, MO. He was drafted into the Army and after distinguishing himself in training, he was sent to the US Honor Guard. He had a top-secret clearance and performed security for the Sixth Army Tactical Headquarters. He was active in many top-secret missions overseas until his discharge in 1965. He went to work for the Ford Motor Company in St. Louis one week after his discharge from the Army as a security guard on a truck gate. While at Ford, he started night school spanning a period of ten years achieving an Associate’s Degree in Administration of Justice, a Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Administration, and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. Upon retiring from Ford, he was the director of Security and Safety. He was a member of the International Association of Chief’s of Police, The American Society of Safety Engineers, and three industrial security organizations. He was a dedicated researcher of family history and a member of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) having traced his ancestry back to a relative who fought with General George Washington. After leaving Ford Motor Company, Bob would go on to have several different corporations including a tire store in Ironton, Valley Tire, and a foundation and concrete business for many years. He built and sold subdivisions for 20 years. He held titles with the Iron County Democratic Club and never split a ticket! He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion but withdrew his membership when he saw the Commanders of both groups saluting a five-time draft dodger in The White House. When Bob was 25 years old, he took leave from Ford and became the President of the Local 250 (UPGWA). This was a St. Louis Labor Union consisting of security guards only. He represented 12 different companies consisting of approximately 1000 security guards. After serving two terms, he took a job as the International Representative of all Organizational Activities of Greater St. Louis. Bob was always kinds and generous as a husband, father, grandfather, brother, cousin, uncle, and as a friend. He was always outspoken on what he thought was right and never allowed anyone to talk down to him or belittle others; he was the best of all things. His body will be cremated and is to be buried in the family cemetery at Upper Indian Creek at Viburnum, MO. The burial is to be private with family only. There is to be no funeral and no memorial service and no honor guard services, per Bob's request.

Robert "Bob" Roney

May 6, 1942 - January 15, 2025