Bobby L. Chaffin

Bobby L. Chaffin, 81, Kansas City, Kansas, passed away Friday, October 21, 2011, in Kansas City, Kansas.

Bobby was born April 3, 1930, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Clarence and Virginia Chaffin and was a lifelong area resident. In 1948, Bobby started working at the Kansas City Kansan as a printer and remained there until his retirement. He was a veteran of the US Navy during the Korean Conflict.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nancy Chaffin; son, David (Kerry) Chaffin; daughter, Lori (David) Benton; sister, Monta Rae Klasinski; brother, Albert Dale (Linda) Chaffin; five grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.

Memorial services will be 2:00 pm, Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at the Maple Hill Baptist Church; inurnment in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Kansas City, Kansas. Friends may call from 1:00-2:00 pm, Tuesday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to either Maple Hill Baptist Church or Bethel Neighborhood Center.