Robert M. "Bob" Kirkland's Obituary
Decatur-Robert M. Kirkland, 61, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.
Bob was born September 21, 1952 in Decatur, the son of John and Cordelia Eileen (Fisher) Kirkland. He proudly served his country in the USMC during Vietnam. He was previously employed with the Decatur Public Building Commission for eighteen years and TSC Director of the Macon County Jail for thirty-four years. He attended Trinity Lutheran Church and enjoyed gardening, fishing, and helping others.
He leaves behind his sons Chris Kirkland of Decatur and Timmy Kirkland of Decatur, daughter Laura McCormick and husband Brandon of Decatur, mother Eileen of Decatur, grandchildren Christopher, Jordan, and Nicholas Kirkland and Haley and Mariah McCormick, great-grandchild Raylan McCormick, brothers Bruce Kirkland of Harristown, Russell Kirkland of Decatur, and Tom (Diane) Kirkland of Decatur, sister Vickie Kincaid and husband Jeff of Decatur, nephews Shannon, Rob (Lorena), Todd (Kristy), Tommy (Heather), and Jeremy, and nieces Kelly (Mike), Karla (Chet), and Amanda.
He was greeted in Heaven by his father, sister Gwendolyn, and infant granddaughter.
Services to celebrate Bob’s life will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, with Pastor John Laux officiating. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 25, 2014 at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Decatur Macon County Animal Shelter.
The family of Robert Kirkland is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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