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Robert J. Wilcox
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[December 29, 2016]
McLEAN - Robert J. Wilcox, 78, of
McLean passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016 at 5:30 a.m. at
Heritage Health Care Center in Normal.
Funeral Services are pending at the Quiram Peasley Funeral Home in
Atlanta. |
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Service:
Private graveside services are planned.
Funeral home: Quiram Peasley Funeral Home,
Atlanta
Obituary
Robert J. Wilcox, 78, ended life's journey on
Monday, December 26, 2016, at Heritage Health Care
in Normal.
Private graveside services are planned. Burial will
be in the McLean Cemetery. Military Rites to be
accorded by Burger-Benedict McLean American Legion
Post #573.
Robert Joseph Wilcox was born July 21, 1938, in
Bloomington, the son of Grant and Anna Newell
Wilcox.
Survivors include Connie (Wayne) Lee, Karen (Ron)
Storms, Jeff (Pam) Wilcox, Scott (Deb) Wilcox, and
Jennifer (Chip) Denham.
He was preceded in death by two brothers: John
(Betty) Wilcox and Grant Wilcox, Jr.; niece Kay Ann
Wilcox and nephew John C. Wilcox.
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Robert was the Valedictorian of his 1956 graduating class at
McLean High School. He also graduated from the University of
Illinois Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelors Degree in Advertising.
He served in the U.S. Army in Army Intelligence. Robert had
worked for Armstrong Flooring, as a salesman for WJBC, and Food
Glorious Food. He was an avid gardener and had many special
interests.
Uncle Bob was a special uncle to his nieces and nephews. Special
thanks to the staff at Normal Heritage Health Care for his
special care over many years.
Memorials may be made to Mt. Hope-Funks Grove Fire and Rescue.
Final arrangements are entrusted with Quiram-Peasley Funeral
Home of Atlanta.
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