Robert Lee Figgins - M Obituary (1935 - 2025)

Born Dec 25, 1935, Robert Lee Figgins - M attended Stanton County High School in Johnson, KS. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Robert Lee Figgins - M.

Graduation Year	Class of 1954
Date of Birth	Dec 25, 1935
Date of Passing	Nov 30, 2025
About	Manter, Kansas Robert Figgins passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30th, at the Atrium at Serenity Pointe in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was 89 years old. On Christmas Day in 1935, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, his parents, Ennis and Marian Figgins, received a special Christmas present - a baby boy whom they named Robert Lee Figgins. Robert's life began in the winding mountains of Victor, Colorado, where his father was working in the gold mines. The family moved to Kansas in 1944 and settled on a farm west of Johnson, Kansas. Robert went to Manter Grade School and graduated from Manter High School in 1954. He played basketball, and even at age 85, he could still make shots from anywhere on the court. After graduating, Rob was drafted into the Army in 1957. Following boot camp at Fort Carson, Colorado, he spent two years at Schofield Barracks in Honolulu, Hawaii, an experience he wouldn't trade for anything. On June 3, 1961, Robert married Mary Lou Walkemeyer at the Bethel Friends Church near Hugoton, Kansas. They recently celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary. To begin their life together, they moved into Robert's family home, located just two miles east of their present home. In 1969, they built a family home, where they raised two daughters, Janet and Candi. Their home became a gathering place for both family and friends. Farming wasn't just his livelihood… it was his passion, his purpose, and the place where he felt most at home. He also took great pride in being a part of the Manter farming community. Robert also loved flying and fulfilled his dream of becoming a licensed pilot. He owned several airplanes and served on the Stanton County Airport Board. In July 2024, Robert and Mary Lou moved to Hot Springs, Arkansas, to be closer to their daughters. However, their farm was always considered their "home". Above all, Robert loved his family most of all. He was a dearly loved Husband, Dad, Grandpa, and Papa. He will be remembered for his kindness, his patience, and the quiet, unwavering love he gave so freely to his family. His legacy blooms in every wheat crop he tended, echoes in every song he loved, and lives on most beautifully in the family he treasured above all else. Robert is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Figgins; daughter Janet Dickinson (John) of Hot Springs, Arkansas, daughter Candi Copley (Dan) of Hot Springs, Arkansas; grandchildren: Liza Zavoianu of Hot Springs, Arkansas; Anna Cerney of Savanna, Geogia; Twila Smedley of Jacksonville, Florida; Alosha Cerney of Bryant, Arkansas; and David Smedley of Haviland, Kansas; great-grandchildren: Tangela Babcock (Nicholas), Devon Cerney, and Naylia Dickinson; and great-great-grandchild: Jacob Babcock; He is also survived by three brothers, Orville Figgins (Faye) of Johnson KS, Richard Figgins (Diane) of Vilas, CO, and Russell Figgins (Jackie) of Pueblo, Co, as well as sister-in-law, Judy Figgins of Ulysses, KS, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brother Jay Figgins and sister, Barbara Smith. Funeral service will be Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Fields Memorial Wesleyan Church in Johnson, KS. The service will be livestreamed on Garnand Funeral Home Facebook page. Interment will follow at the Stanton County Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be Friday, December 12, 2025, from 2:00pm – 8:00pm at Garnand Funeral Home in Johnson. Arrangements are in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 715, Johnson, KS 67855. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/290563380/robert-figgins