Robert Sam Wren Sr., age 79, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas.  

 

Robert was born on May 29, 1947, in Winfield, Kansas to Bobby Joe and Bonnie (Uptegrove) Wren.  He attended local schools and earned his high school diploma.  

 

In 1972, he was united in marriage to Martha June Gregory.  Of their union four children were born, Shanya, Sambo, Marvin and Kelly.  The couple later divorced.  

 

Robert drove a semi-truck for Fink Transportation.  In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and spending time with family.  On October 15, 2017, he married Carolyn Cook in South Coffeyville, Oklahoma.  The couple attended church at Southview Church of God in South Coffeyville.  She survives of the home.  

 

In addition to his wife, Carolyn Wren, he is survived by his children, Shanya Morgan of Bartlesville, OK, Sambo Wren of Bartlesville, OK, Marvin (Tonya) Wren of Independence, MO, Kelly (Sheila) Wren of Talala, OK; stepson, Lynn Mitchell of Independence, KS; thirteen grandchildren; forty great grandchildren; sister, Jeannie Montgomery along with numerous extended family members and friends.  

 

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby Joe and Bonnie Lou Wren; sister, Victoria "Vicky" Andrews and husband, Tim, sister, Elizabeth Tattershall and best friend, Allen Bogart.  

 

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville.  The family will be present to greet friends Wednesday evening at the funeral home from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

 

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Lighthouse Church of God.  Sister Albertis Bray will officiate.  Burial will follow at Robbins Cemetery west of Coffeyville.  

 

To leave a condolence for the family online, visit Robert's memorial page at www.dwbfh.com