Bobby Wayne Luke, Sr. a beloved resident of Cuba, was born on July 25, 1930, in Williamsville, Missouri. He passed away peacefully at home on November 3, 2026, at the age of 96.

In December 1950, Bob married Betty Emerson in Pocahontas, Arkansas, and together they raised four sons: Bobby Jr., Gary, Monty, and Jason. He retired from his career as a machinist at Roton and later served as a security guard at Wal-Mart in Sullivan. Bob proudly served in the United States Army and was a dedicated member of the Cuba Free Will Baptist Church for fifty-seven years, where he committed many years as a Deacon. Bob and Betty loved traveling, but above all, he cherished his faith, family, and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Bertha Luke; his wife Betty; grandson Bradley Moses and great-grandson Kory Luke; seven siblings, and his parents-in-law William and Mamie Emerson.

Those who are left to treasure his memory and to continue his legacy are his four sons Bobby, Jr. and wife Kim Luke of Cuba, Gary and wife Leann Luke of Cuba, Monty and wife Sue Luke of Cuba, Jason and wife Jean Luke of Steelville; twelve grandchildren Kristina Luke of Cuba, Heather and husband Eric Nelson of St. Louis, Bobby Luke, III of St. Louis, Amy Luke, Jeremy Luke of St. Louis, Jennifer Granda of St. Louis, Lindsey and husband Johnny DeClue of St. Clair, Missouri, Joshua Luke of Cuba, Mandy Luke of Texas, Lynn and wife Kristi Moses of Potosi, Kim and husband Bob Snyder of Bixby and Bradley and wife Lola Moses of Arizona; seventeen great grandchildren Magnolia, Beatrice, Madilyn, Kyle, Molly, Rachel, Claudia, Darcy, Audrey, Raeleigh, Jonathon, Callie, Dawson (Shyann), Emily, Eli (Paige), Jacob and Damon; five great-great grandchild Kylee, Oakley, Grayson, Levi and Sebastian; nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A private family graveside service will take place at Meramec Hills Memorial Lawn.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Children’s Miracle Network.

The Mizell Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the family of Bobby W. Luke.