Robert Dean Carlile

Robert Dean “Bob” Carlile, age 74, died January 6, 2012 at Southwest Medical Center, Liberal, KS.He was born March 10, 1937 at Liberal, KS to Jack and Myrtle (Black) Carlile.Bob was a 1955 graduate of Liberal High School.He was the owner of J & R Sand Company, Inc. since 1959 and was currently Chairman of the Board.He was a member of the Emmanuel Southern Baptist Church, a past board member of the USD 480 Board of Education and a member of several highway construction organizations. He was currently serving his 3rd term as Liberal City Commissioner. Bob was the General Manager of the Liberal Bee Jays, a 2008 inductee to the Kansas Baseball Hall of Fame and in 2010, he was inducted into the National Baseball Congress Hall of Fame.He was recognized by the Liberal community with several awards including the 2007 Chamber of Commerce Merit Award, Citizen Of The Year in 2008, and was among those chosen for the Chamber’s People of Distinction 2012 Calendar.On June 3, 1957, he married Virginia Sue Weaver at Clayton, NM. She died July 4, 2006.On October 17, 2008, he married Danita Lee Way Buchman at Perryton, TX. She survives.Other survivors include4 Sons- Jerry Carlile of Turpin, OKMike Carlile and wife Tracy of Liberal, KSTodd Carlile and wife Kelly of Liberal, KSBruce Carlile and wife Tracey of Bakersfield, CA2 Stepsons- Zach Buchman and wife Mirella of Liberal, KSCody Buchman of Liberal, KS7 Grandchildren - Casie Graves and Fiancé Jonathan Yowell, Courtney Carlile, Jordan Carlile, Hannah Carlile and Erynn Sue Carlile, Step-grandchildren - Scarlett Buchman and Luke Buchman.1 Great-granddaughter - Jayden Graves2 Brothers - Bernard Carlile and wife Lonetta of Liberal, KSBuster Carlile and wife Lee of Edmond, OKHe was preceded in death by 3 Brothers- Jerry, Bill and Don Carlile.Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Thursday, January 12th at the Seward County Activities Center with Rev. Wyatt Carpenter presiding. Former Bee Jay players, Rev. Scott Hamilton and Rev. Paul Husband will be officiating a ceremonial committal at Brent Gould Field on the campus of Seward County Community College/Area Technical School immediately following the services. A private graveside service will be held for the family.Visitation will be 9 am - 8 pm Wednesday at Brenneman Funeral Home.In lieu of flowers and plants, memorial contributions may be made to the Emmanuel Southern Baptist Church or the Liberal Bee Jays in care of Brenneman Funeral Home 1212 W. 2nd Liberal, KS 67901.