Robert "Rob" Close

 Robert "Rob" Close, 57, of Springfield, passed away
    on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, from complications with double
    pneumonia. He was born May 29, 1969, in Monett, he graduated from high school in Nevada. He became a Christian at an early age. He
    was a Walmart Associate for 26 years in Springfield. He was
    deeply involved in Springfield's metal music scene and was rhythm
    guitarist for ApneA and later with Life Eternal.
    He is survived by his wife Bridget Braden Close; his mother, Mary
    Daugherty Close Hansen; his father William "Bill" (Phyllis)
    Close; and brother Aaron (Amy) Close.
    He is preceded in death by his brother, Jeff Close;
    mother-in-law, Debra Wolfe; and father-in-law, Steven Braden.
    Visitation will be at Gorman Scharpf Funeral Home in Springfield,
    on Thursday, Oct. 1. A funeral
    service was at All Saints Anglican Church in Springfield, on
    Friday Oct. 2, with Father Butch Frey
    officiating. Interment will be at Selmore Cemetery in Ozark. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.