Robert O Brockway Jr's Obituary
Robert O. Brockway Jr, 70, of Decatur, IL passed away peacefully on July 31, 2023 at Decatur Memorial Hospital with family at his side. Bob was born and raised in West Palm Beach, Fl. He helped run his family’s business for many years before relocating to Decatur where he retired a millwright for A-lert Construction at ADM. He enjoyed fishing, boating, and being outdoors. He was known for his wit and was always good natured. Robert was preceded in death by his father, Robert O Brockway Sr, mother, Geraldine (Cook) Brockway, and one sister, Carolyn Baker. Robert is survived by his wife of 48 years, Janet (Beiler) Brockway; son, Jason Brockway (Laura) of Morganton, GA; daughter, Ashley Brockway (Octavio) of Chicago, IL; son Robert O. Brockway III (Lacey) and two grandchildren of North Carolina. Sisters Pat Johnson of Tavares, FL; Barbara Kajak (Joe) of Boynton Beach, FL; Janette Kaminski of Palm Beach Gardens, FL and numerous, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
There will be a Celebration of Life held at 3670 East Hardy Street, Decatur, IL 62521 on Saturday August 5, 2023, at 1:00pm.
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