Robert “Bob” W. Wilkerson, 67, of Springfield, died at 10:15 pm, Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at St. John’s Hospice. He was born September 13, 1947 in Moline to Cecelia Mendoza.
He is survived by one daughter, Patricia (Danny) Fitzgerald of Andalusia, IL; two sons, Bobby (Bisa) Wikerson and Earl (Shawnda) Wilkerson both of Moline; five grandchildren; his ex-wife, Betty Jones of Springfield; one sister, Dianna (Sam) Reynolds of Moline; four brothers, Glenn (Vicky) Wilkerson of East Moline, Herbert “Paul” (Angie) Wilkerson of Daytona Beach, FL, Chris (Nancy) Wilkerson of Lake of the Ozarks, MO and Roy (Linda) Wilkerson of Moline and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother, his stepfather Glenn Wilkerson, one son, Kevin Wilkerson and one sister, Sherry Wilkerson.
Bob formerly worked for Betty Corner Vending and he also mowed yards. He enjoyed fishing and NASCAR.
Memorial Gathering: 12-1 pm, Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Staab Funeral Home.
Memorial Service: 1 pm, Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Staab Funeral Home with Vaughn Beeman officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Cancer Society.
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2014
Time: 12:00 pm - 01:00 pm
Staab Funeral Home - Springfield
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2014
Time: 01:00 pm
Staab Funeral Home - Springfield
American Diabetes Association
Address:
2501 Old Chatham Rd #210, Springfield, IL, 62704American Cancer Society
Address:
675 E Linton Ave, Springfield, IL, 62703In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or American Cancer Society
Help tell the story of Bob's life by contributing to the Life Event Timeline. Upload the photo of an event...
Springfield
1109 South Fifth Street
Springfield, IL 62703
Sherman
2626 East Andrew Road
Sherman, IL 62684
Sam posted on 11/4/15
I still miss you just as much even tho a year has passed. It has not changed my feelings. Rest easy grandpa.