Robert "Bob" Allen

 
Robert “Bob” Allen, 85, of Oakwood, Illinois, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.

He was born August 14, 1938, in Homer, Illinois, son of the late Ruth Allen.

Bob married Mary Lou Holycross on October 18, 1959, in Oakwood, Illinois and she survives.

Also surviving are his daughters: Cindy (Jeff) Acton of Danville and Susan (Doug) Canfield of Fayetteville, Arkansas; his grandchildren: Katie (Derek) Davis, Kelly (Andrew) Kaufmann, Cole (Megan) Acton, Shane Canfield and Stephanie (Kurt) Stinnett; and four great-grandchildren. Liyah, Milo and Neil Kaufmann and Chandler Stinnett.

Along with his mother, Bob was preceded in death by one daughter: Cheryl Lynn and two sisters: Barbara and Patricia Allen.

Bob attended and made many new friends at Muncie Baptist church.  He worked for Facilities & Services at the University of Illinois in Steam Distribution for 30 years.  He was a founding member of the Homer Historical Society and served on the inaugural board as Treasurer.  He served on the Board of Education for the Homer School District for many years, including a time as board President.  He also received recognition for his 50 years of service and membership as a Master Mason. Bob enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and playing cards with his family and friends. He never failed to attend his family member's countless events and loved landing deals at flea markets and garage sales, always looking to add cap guns and pocketknives to his collections. Bob will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Visitation will be from 9AM-11AM on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Sunset Funeral Homes Oakwood Chapel 105 E South Main Street in Oakwood. A Celebration of Life for Bob will be held at 11AM on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at the funeral home in Oakwood. Masonic rites will begin at 10:45AM. Burial will follow at GAR Cemetery in Homer.

Memorials in Bob’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or the Homer Historical Society.

Please join Bob’s family in sharing memories, photos and videos on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

Sunset Funeral Homes Oakwood Chapel 105 E South Main Street in Oakwood is honored to be caring for the family.

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