Robert “Bob” E. Ashby, age 87 of Linn, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.

Bob was born December 11, 1930, in McHenry, Kentucky, a son to the late Vernie and Frances (James) Ashby.

On April 8, 1967, he was united in marriage to Nancy Miller in Chicago, Illinois.  She survives his passing.

Bob proudly served his country for 21 years in the United States Army retiring as a Master Sergeant in 1968. He served during the Korean Conflict, Vietnam War and tours in Panama, Japan, and Germany. Served as the Chief of Police of Linn during the 1970’s and later worked as an instructor as Linn State Technical College.

Bob was a member of the First Baptist Church in Linn.  He enjoyed playing his guitar and singing bluegrass and country songs.  Bob was a Mr. Fix It and a Jack of all Trades repairing watches, restoring his jeep, and working on projects around the house.  He had a strong interest in his family history and enjoyed watching old westerns.