Robert Wayne Calvert, 70 of Centralia, died Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at his home.

Graveside services will be held 1:00 PM Friday, July 8, 2022, at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville.

Visitation will be held from 11:00am to 12:00 Pm Friday at Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home in Centralia.

Robert was born on July 27, 1951, in Moberly, the son of Charles Robert and Betty Jean (Milnes) Calvert.

On December 17, 1971, Robert married Deborah Kay Ward, and she survives of the home.

Along with his wife Debbie, Robert is survived by his sons, Michael Calvert and wife Katie of Wentzville, and Justin Calvert and wife Nicole of Centralia; grandchildren, Alex Calvert, Peyton Calvert, Hanah Speelman, Jeremy Speelman, Ava Ward; siblings, Larry Calvert and wife Cindy, Sandy Brubaker and husband Tim, Terry Colley, and Bobby Colley and wife Debbie.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, a twin brother, Donald Calvert, brother, Jimmy Colley.

Robert served his country in the United States Army. He also served his community as a member of the Centralia Fire Department for 30 years.

Robert and his wife Debbie were member of the Family Worship Center in Columbia.

Robert was a big jokester, always having fun, enjoyed giving nicknames.   Robert enjoyed camping and boating.

Memorial donations are suggested to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, or the Centralia Avenue of the Flags, and may be sent in care of Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home, 104 S. Collier, Centralia, MO 65240.