Robert J. King's Obituary
Robert J. King, 38, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2015, in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Robert was born March 23, 1977, in Decatur, IL, the son of Joel Ward King and Patricia (Mitchell) Moore. Robert was a self-taught computer genius, and he worked as the Chief IT Officer at Mari-Mann Herb Co. Inc. in Decatur. Robert enjoyed playing bass guitar in his spare time. He also liked science fiction and keeping up with news and politics. Robert married Andrea Baugher on September 28, 2002 in Decatur, and they have shared 20 wonderful years together.
Robert leaves behind his wife, Andrea; parents, Joel King and Patricia Moore; son, Joel David King; brother, Joseph Patrick of Decatur; and uncle, Mike (Liz) King of Decatur.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Maribeth King; and Robert and Peggy Mitchell.
A graveside service to celebrate Robert’s life will be 2 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2015 in Fairlawn Cemetery.
The family of Robert J. King is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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