Robert Stapleton Crampton Obituary
We bid farewell to Robert Stapleton Crampton (Springfield, Missouri), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 10, 2025 at the age of 95. Robert Stapleton touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Stapleton Crampton to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Katherine Crampton and John Crampton; his siblings, Abby Kaufman, Murial "Mim" McGrogan, Jane Cornell and John Crampton; and his grandson Cody Gilmore.
He is survived by: his wife Ann Books-Crampton; his daughters, Terri Merz, Ruthann West (Lewis) and Kathy Gilmore (Dustin); his stepchildren, James (Shelley), Paul (Genevieve), Mary and Sam Books; his grandchildren, Sandra Anderson, Brian Stark, Kassandra Hammoudi, Pauline West, Alexandria West, Hailee Gilmore and Corbin Gilmore; and his great grandchildren, Haley Anderson, Ian Hammoudi and Raelynn Gilmore.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children or the Pershing Park Memorial Association, in honor of Robert's lifelong commitment to service, education, and community.
