Robert Lee “Bob” Nankivell, Sr., 87 of Pittsburg, KS died Saturday Oct. 31, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO.

He was born July 22, 1939, in Pittsburg, the son of George and Christine (Bragar) Nankivell.

On April 17, 1960, he was united in marriage to Alice Godard in Pittsburg; she survives him of the home.

He and Alice proudly owned and operated Bob’s Garage on Langdon Lane for over 66 years. He had a true passion for towing and recovery, a line of work that was much more than just a job to him. He took great pride in helping others and his dedication never wavered. Even in his later years, he continued to answer the call and was still actively going on towing and recovery calls until just the last few months of his life. He also had a U-Haul business in which he rented trucks and trailers for over 30 years.

He held memberships in the Black Diamond Masonic Lodge #274 in Weir, KS and the Kent Chapter #117 Order of the Eastern Star. He was also a board member of the Motor Carriers Association of Towing and Recovery Division.

Additional survivors include a granddaughter Ashley (Nankivell) Wilson and her husband Chet of Prosper, TX, two great grandchildren Tristan & Taylor Wilson.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sons: Bill and Robert “Bobby”, Jr.

Graveside services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at the Highland Park Cemetery committal structure. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Condolences may be left at www.bathnaylor.com. Memorials may be made to the Black Diamond Masonic Lodge; these may be left at or mailed to the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home 522. S. Broadway, Pittsburg, KS.