Obituary

James Elmer “Jim” Robbins, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on August 31, 2026, at the age of 85.

Jim was born on April 12, 1941, in Stanford, Kentucky, to Clyde and Sissie Robbins. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Betty Jo Moore, and his brother Lawrence Robbins.

On November 18, 1963, Jim married his high school sweetheart, Delores. Together they shared more than 62 years of marriage and raised two sons, Steve (Michelle) and John (Sarah). In 1964, Jim and Delores moved to Michigan, where they built their life and raised their family.

Jim retired from Hostess in 2001, but his greatest joys were found in his faith, his family, and the things he loved.

In 1973, a neighbor invited Jim and Delores to church, an invitation that would have a lasting impact on Jim’s life. That year, Jim gave his life to the Lord and became an active and devoted member of his church. For many years, he was a faithful member of Faith Baptist Church in Warren, Michigan, until he and Delores relocated to the Kansas City area in 2020. His faith was an important part of who he was and the legacy he leaves with his family.

Jim was a man who enjoyed having a good time and was never shy about letting people know what he thought. He had a wonderful sense of humor, a quick wit, and a touch of sarcasm that could catch you off guard. He loved making people laugh, sometimes without even trying.

He was especially proud of his bowling accomplishments. Jim bowled three perfect 300 games, a fact he was more than happy to share with anyone who would listen—and probably a few people who didn’t ask. He loved bowling and took great pride in being good at it.

Jim also had a love for looking good. If something caught his eye, his signature response was, “That’s SHARP!” And if Jim himself was looking particularly good, you could count on hearing, “I look sharp, don’t I?” Those who knew him can probably hear him saying it even now.

He was a devoted Kentucky Wildcats basketball fan and a loyal Michigan Wolverines football fan. He loved his Buick, too, and enjoyed getting behind the wheel and taking long drives. He also took great pride in his lawn and kept it looking just right.

Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Delores; his sons, Steve (Michelle) Robbins and John (Sarah) Robbins; his grandchildren, Marissa (Tyler) Hodges, Alec (Morgan) Robbins, Grant (Breana) Robbins, Carly Robbins, and Jack Robbins; and his great-grandchildren, Lane and Charlie Hodges, Axel, Tobin, Laiklynn, Emory, Ezekiel, and Mylah Robbins.

He is also survived by his sister, Kathy (Gene) Laware; nieces Vicky (Scott) Stacks and Shirley (Mike) Minor; nephew James Moore, and several dear family friends.

Jim will be remembered as a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle who was deeply loved. His friends and family find comfort in knowing that the faith he embraced in 1973 remained a meaningful part of his life and that he is now at peace with his Lord and Savior.

He will be greatly missed, forever loved, and never forgotten.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with a service at 11:00 a.m. at Langsford Funeral Home in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, Missouri.