Robert Wayne Sewell, 76, of Columbia, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022, at his home.

Graveside services with full military honors will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 7, at East Lawn Memorial Park.

Mr. Sewell was born on December 19, 1945 in Hannibal, the son of Edward and Catherine (Dorn) Sewell.  On June 29, 1984 he married Reva Craig in Mexico.

Robert was a proud member of the U.S. Army and served in the Viet Nam war.  He enjoyed spending time working in his yard.  Robert would also relax by barbequing for friends and family.  In his later years he would spend time working puzzles, watching westerns and war movies as well as entertaining his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Reva Sewell of Columbia; one son, Anthony (Amy) Singleton of Sturgeon; two daughters, Stacy Duncan of Columbia and Laura McDonald of Nebraska; one brother, Donald Sewell of Columbia, nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Sewell was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Catherine Sewell; one brother, Richard Sewell.

The family requests memorial donations be made to The Wounded Warrior Project. Memorials may be sent in care of Arnold Funeral Home, 425 S. Jefferson, Mexico, MO 65265.

Online condolences may be left at www.arnoldfh.com