Bobby Gene Bedell, 78, of Springfield, Missouri passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2014 in his home. He was a lifetime resident of Springfield, Missouri, he graduated from Lincoln High School, 1953. Bobby retired from Burlington Northern/Santa Fe/Frisco Railroad after 23 years of service. After retiring he was employed as a Bus Driver with Springfield Public Schools. He also was employed at St. John's Hospital for 5 years, Lily Tulip for 16 years, and Litton Industries for 5 years. Bobby was a longtime resident/manager for John B. Hughes Apartments. He was a member of Greater Metropolitan Church, where he was a Trustee, Usher, and played the drums. He also attended Dayspring's Church in his neighborhood. Bobby was from a family of many accomplished musicians and singers. He played with Dallas Bartley and Bebop Brown and was a regular performer playing drums for Park Day Events. One of his favorite songs that he sung was "Misty", a jazz standard. Bobby enjoyed hobbies of repairing lawn mowers and fishing. Bobby was known for his kindness to everyone. He is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Bedell; son, Terrence Mark Bedell; Brothers, Herley Arthel Bedell, Jr. and Earl Marvin Bedell; sisters, Alma Certain and Joann Wilson; grandson, Terron Finley; and stepson Andrew Campbell. He is survived by his Children: Roxanne Taylor, Robert Bedell, Rhonda Mwangachuchu, Vanessa Joyner, Karen McEniry, Emmitt Bedell, and Renita Strickland; Grandchildren: James Bedell, Michael Corey Bedell, Vanessa Thompson, William Bedell Jr., Terrell Corby, Erika Joyner, Christopher Bedell, Alexis Lurten, Barnett Thompson, Renita Mwangachuchu, Renee Mwangachuchu, Ceandrea Strickland, Michael Strickland; and Stepchildren, Evan Jr. Campbell, Theodore Campbell, and Mary Ann Mitchell. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel with the Reverend Zacqrey L. Woods officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Tuesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Hazelwood Cemetery. The repass will follow at Pitts Chapel United Methodist Church, 600 N. Benton Ave, Springfield. For information regarding the repass call 417-865-5858