Robby A. Decker (Mansfield)'s Obituary
Robby Allen Decker, son of Ronnie Decker and Donna Edwards Barnes, was born June 28, 1977 in Mansfield, Missouri, and departed this life on June 2, 2010 in his home in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of thirty-two years, eleven months and four days.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Robert Edwards, and his paternal grandfather, Wilber Lee Decker, and an uncle, Junior Decker.
Robby is survived by his son, Jaylen Decker of Mtn. Grove, Missouri; his mother, Donna Barnes, and her husband, Junior, of Macomb, Missouri; his father, Ronnie Decker, of Manes, Missouri; his maternal grandmother, Dessie Edwards, of Mansfield, Missouri; his paternal grandmother, Lillie Decker, of Lebanon, Missouri; two brothers, Marty Decker and his wife Diane, of Springfield, Missouri, Jeff Decker of Macomb, Missouri; two step-brothers, Clint Barnes and wife Dawn, and Terrell Barnes both of Springfield, Missouri; two aunts, Connie Hoover and her husband, Ernie, of Mansfield, Susie Wood and her husband, Lee Wayne, of Lebanon; six uncles, David Edwards and his wife, Teresa, of Mansfield, Sammy Decker and his wife, Shirley, James Decker and his wife, Linda, and Lonnie Decker all of Lebanon, Ricky Decker and his wife, Claudette, of State of Georgia and Darrell Decker of State of Washington; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Robby was born and raised in Wright County and was a graduate of Mansfield High School in the Class of 1998.
Robby lived life to its fullest; he loved to go fishing and hunting whenever possible and enjoyed playing pool and drums as well as swimming, racing, and camping, and cooking for his family, especially his oldest brother, Marty. He also liked to drive eighteen wheelers.
He had recently started working at Copeland in Lebanon and enjoyed his job very much.
Robby’s son was the light of his life, he loved him dearly. He never met a stranger and had a knack for making friends everywhere he went.
Robby was a loving father, brother, son, grandson and nephew, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and accomplishments and will treasure the wonderful memories he has created for his family and many dear friends.
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