Robert Eugene Alcorn of St. Joseph, MO passed away January 17, 2025 with his wife Shirley at his side.

Bob was born in Soldier, KS to Willard and Minnie Alcorn on June 5, 1932.  He was raised in Bancroft, KS. with his sister, Marie.

Bob was drafted into the army in November of 1952 and served in Korea.  Following Korea, he served in army reserves until his discharge in November 1960.  Returning from Korea, Bob enrolled in St. Joseph Junior College where he started his basketball career.  Bob met his wife, Shirley, there.

Bob graduated from Northwest Missouri State College where he played basketball.  He was honored with the Small College All American Basketball Award.  Along with basketball Bob was an active tennis player.

Bob taught at Bliss Middle School for several years and then worked at the school district office as athletics director.  Toward the end of his career, he was the basketball coach at the college where he developed great teams and friendships with his players.  He maintained many of those friendships to this day.  Many of his basketball players enjoyed taking him to a monthly lunch in his retirement.  Several years ago, he was inducted into the Missouri Western Athletics Hall of Fame.

In retirement Bob played golf and enjoyed many friendships which strengthened over the years.

Bob is survived by his wife Shirley of 69 years, his sister, Marie Alcorn Lasley, sister-in-law Joan (Robert) Fleckal, sister-in-law Nancy Gentry and several nieces and nephews.

Bob requested that no service to be held.  He wanted his family to know that he loved them dearly and that he cherished his friends who made his life so rich.