Robert Lee Wilson, 63, passed away on April 30, 2020 at Kansas City Hospice House. Born in Hollandale, Mississippi to his mother Louise Simpkins and father Slyvester Stewart . Robert moved to Kansas City at the age 2 with his Aunt and Uncle Adker Ray and Elizabeth Thomas.

At the age of nine he accepted Christ at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church under the then leadership of Pastor Hubert C. Eason. As with all of us he strayed away but soon returned back to the Lord.

Robert attended Linwood Elementary School, and Central High School in Kansas City, Missouri where he completed the 12th grade. Right out of high school Robert was drafted into the United States Army where he served for six years before being discharged. He later became the proud father of two lovely children Robert Jackson (Rodnessia) and Amber Latoya Wilson. Robert resided in Dallas,Texas where he worked for Rockwell International and Alcatel USA. After several years he moved back to Kansas City and established his own heating and cooling business called Amber Air, where he serviced many businesses and families in the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Robert was a member of Greater Solid Rock Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Leroy Green where he accepted his call to deaconship. Robert accepted his call into the ministry and was ordained as a minister under Pastor Nathan Buie of the Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church where he served faithfully until the Lord called him home.

Robert prided himself in his sharp dressing, devenar looks, and his love for the word of God. He believed in studying God's word, applying it to his life and sharing the word with others. While in his last days of illness, he was considered the Facebook minister because he always had a positive word backed with scripture. Roberts favorite scripture during his final transition moments was found in John 5:5-8. "Will thou be made whole.

Robert was preceded in death by, one sister, Shelley Maye Wilson, one grandson, Robert Jackson Jr., and his favorite sidekick his dog Fela. Robert is survived by his mother Louise Simpkins, Kansas City,Mo; two brothers, Booker T. Wilson, Carlton Simpkins ; two sisters, Patricia Bradley, Belinda Wilson all of Kansas City, MO; son, Robert Jackson (Rodenessia) Kansas City, MO; daughter, Amber Latoya Wilson ,Dallas ,TX; four aunts: Elizabeth Thomas, Dorthy (Howard) Heard , Georgia (Billy) McGill , Kansas City, Mo; JoAnn (Richard) Johnson Dallas ,TX; two uncles ,Alex (Berth) Wilson, Jake (Ethel) Wilson, Darlove, MS; nine grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews, and best friend Willie Swift, Kansas City, MO.

Robert's favorite food was ribeye steak, baked potato and shrimp. His favorite quote to keep him inspired was "Live according to your purpose not from someone else's perspective".

Funeral services Saturday, May 16, 2020, 2:00 pm at the Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors Chapel. Private burial Missouri State Veterans Cemetery. Visitation 1:00pm-2:00pm at the chapel. Service conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.