Baxter Springs leader Bob Abbott dies

  • Bob Abbott was recently presented a Quilt of Valor in recognition of his military service. He was accompanied by his wife Phyllis on the occasion.
    Bob Abbott was recently presented a Quilt of Valor in recognition of his military service. He was accompanied by his wife Phyllis on the occasion.
    The Baxter Springs community lost a tireless worker on Thursday with the death of longtime funeral home operator, George Robert (Bob) Abbott. He was well known in the community for his involvement in local philanthropic activities and community service activities. He was an active member of the Baxter Springs Kiwanis Club for over 50 years and was very active in the Kiwanis ...

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