Bob Ray Bingham 79, of Springfield passed away on Friday, October 25, 2013. He was born April 22, 1934 to Eva M. Swearengin and Frank Raymond Bingham. He married Pansy Nelson on March 1, 1953.

Bob had especially loved working at Ace Transmission during his final working years. The family wishes to especially thank Hulston Cancer for their loving care during his four years battling colon/liver cancer as well as Cox South Medical Center and Oxford Home Health.

He is survived by his wife Pansy Bingham; daughters, Jedonna "JD" and husband Richard Marckmann, and Deborah J. Bingham; siblings, Sharron Shoemaker (Gabe), Kenneth Bingham (Suzi), Randy Bingham and Bonnie Bingham.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents; step father, Louis Newlon; brothers, John J. and Jerry Bingham and sister, Barbara King

Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 30, 2013 From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with a service to follow at 12:00 p.m. in Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at White Chapel (5234 W State Hwy EE, Springfield, MO)

Memorial donations may be made in Bob''s honor to the South Side Senior Center, 2215 S. Fremont Ave, Springfield, MO 65804