Robert James Crist, age 64, of Springfield, Missouri, has peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024. He was born on Dec. 17, 1959, to Kenneth Crist and Roberta Crist Bostic.
His dedication shone through in his work at Missouri State University, where he oversaw janitorial services for residence halls.
Robert is survived by his mother, Roberta Eileen Bostic; loving daughter Diana Crist Arteaga and her spouse; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother W.C. Bostic and his wife Lara; sisters Cherry Seikawitch and her husband Don, Jodi Biers and her husband John, Vicki Baker and her husband Bill, Cathy Holiday; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death are his father Kenneth Crist and brother Edward Crist.
A Celebration of Life in honor of Robert will be held by the family at a later date. The arrangements were entrusted to Adams Funeral Home in Ozark, with cremation rites performed respectfully by Adams Crematory in Ozark.