Norton resident Robert Eugene Underwood passed away, Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at the Logan Manor Nursing Home in Logan at the age of 73.
He was born Feb. 18, 1947, in Norton, the son of James Loyal and Jacqueline (Valle) Underwood.
Robert was united in marriage to Virginia Lee Rice on June 14, 1969, in Almena.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Gloria Jones; brother, Pat; son, James; and grandson, Brandon Sumner.
Robert is survived by his wife, Virginia of Norton; daughters Deanna Sumner of Norcatur and Denise Roberson of Hoxie; son Dan of Joes, CO; 8 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and a brother William of Norton.
Cremation was planned. In accordance with the CDC recommendations regarding the COVID-19 Virus private memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2020 in the Norton Christian Church, Norton. Inurnment with military honors will follow in the Norton Cemetery, Norton. The memorial services will be streamed live on Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel's Facebook page.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Norton American Legion Post No. 63 and sent in care of the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, P. O. Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS 67661.
Online condolences: www.olliffboeve.com