Robert Travis "Bob" Wilcox's Obituary
Robert Travis "Bob" Wilcox, 90, of Casey, IL passed away at 7:44 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at Heartland Manor Nursing Center, Casey, IL. He was born February 8, 1921 in Greenup, IL, the son of Ira William "Bill" Wilcox and Pearl Maurine Travis Wilcox. On September 20, 1947 he married Melva Oleta Brandenburg in Newton, IL. She passed away on April 15, 2008. Survivors include his daughter, Amy Mullen and husband Gilbert of Casey, IL; grandson, Eric Mullen and wife Valerie of Casey, IL; granddaughter, Laurie Yammine and husband Michael of Findlay, OH; great grandchildren, Travis, Brandon and Jason Yammine and Lanie and Noah Mullen. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife. Bob was a 1937 graduate of Greenup High School. In 1939, he graduated from Blackburn College, Carlinville, IL with a Associate Degree in Liberal Arts. Bob joined the US Navy in 1940. He served his country from 1940 to 1946 working in the medical department and completed tours in the South Pacific, Solomon Islands (Guadal Canal), Southwest Pacific, New Guinea and Admiralty Islands. After various jobs in the area, he joined Marathon Pipe Line Company in 1949. Bob retired from Marathon in 1979 as a Division Controller. He was a member of the Casey United Methodist Church, the Casey VFW, the Martinsville American Legion and the Charleston Elks Club. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 22, 2011 at the Markwell Funeral Home, Casey, IL with the Rev. Dr. Penelope Barber officiating. Burial will follow in the Casey Washington Street Cemetery with Military Graveside Rites by the Casey VFW and the Hazel Dell American Legion. Visitation will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial donations and contributions may be made to the Casey VFW Building Fund, 300 S. Central Ave., Casey, IL 62420. Memorial tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Friday, April 22, 2011 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Friday, April 22, 2011 10:00 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420
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