Robert Charles 'Bob' Samms, of Hutchinson, died Saturday, July 21, 2018. He was born May 24, 1954, in Philadelphia, PA, the son of Loren Albert and Helen Gertrude (Martin) Samms.

He was a 1972 graduate of Fairfield High School and attended Kansas State University. Bob was a retired veteran of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Postal Service. Memberships include: a life member of V.F.W. Bob Campbell Post #1361, American Legion Lysle Rishel Post #68 and U.S. Postal Union.

On April 27, 2007, he married Deanna Kay Garver in Olathe, Kansas. She survives. Also surviving are: daughter, Michelle Samms- Keim and husband Tyler of Wichita; step daughters, Heather Marie Nickels and husband Mike, Stephanie Dawn McClure and husband Josh, all of Hutchinson; brother, Thomas Samms and wife Jeane of Northfield, New Hampshire; sister, Deborah Cape and husband Joe of Hutchinson; and six grandchildren, Jerry, Isaac, Jessi, Logan, Lylah and Dean. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, George and wife Sharon.

Graveside service with Navy Honors will be 10 a.m. Thursday, July 26, 2018, at Memorial Park Cemetery, 5905 West 4th Avenue, Hutchinson. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, Hutchinson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Bob Campbell Post #1361 in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.