Robert Franklin (Bobby) Beal, Sr., age 66, resident of Hesston, KS, died and rejoined his wife Judy Saturday, January 31, 2026, in his home with his granddaughter Breanna Morales and her family. He was born on December 18, 1959, in Austin, Texas, the son of Olan F. and Audre C. Beal. Bobby loved watching Paranormal Activity and Bigfoot documentaries. His favorite things in the world were working on cars, fishing, going ghost hunting in cemeteries with the boys and working on the farm with Uncle Ronny before his passing. He was also a member of the Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Olan F. and Audre C. Beal, his wife, Judy A. Beal, and his sisters Tonia E. Beal, and Katherine D. (Mammy) Howe.
Survivors include his 3 sons, Robert Beal, Jr. (Crystal), Columbus, KS, Robert O. Beal, Mayview, MO, and Dalton Beal, Mayview, MO; 2 daughters, Brandy Garner (Jason) Fort Scott, KS, and Christal Beal (Danny Lagud), Mayview, MO; 3 brothers, Uncle Olan F. (Bud) Beal, Jr. (Janet), Deerfield, KS, Alan L. Beal (Debbie), Mineral Wells, TX, Rusty E. Beal (Donna), Deerfield, MO; 11 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren with 2 on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 7th, at the West Liberty Cemetery north of Fort Scott. Services are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS. Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com.