Robert L McCallister's Obituary
Robert Lee McCallister, 80, of Oakley, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Robert was born March 22, 1942 in Swansea, IL. He married Beverly Ann Gower on October 22, 1962 in Granite City, IL. Robert retired from Decatur Caterpillar after 34 years of service. He loved all kinds of outdoors yard work and gardening, but most of all, spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his son Michael (Tammy) McCallister of Cerro Gordo; two granddaughters, Angelique Leeann and Autumn Louise; one sister, Lois McCallister of Ruma, Illinois; two brothers-in-law, Roger Gower of Champaign, IL and Gregory (Sue) Gower of Hutsonville, IL; two sisters-in-law, Chloe Gower of Tilden, IL and Betty Crutcher of Palestine, IL; 2 nieces, 2 nephews, 3 great-nieces and 1 great-nephew; and 1 great-great-niece.
He was preceded in death by his wife Beverly; his parents Oscar & Ellen Crutcher; brothers Bob Crutcher and John Crutcher; and his biological parents and several siblings.
Honoring Robert’s wishes, cremation services are being provided by Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2091 N. Oakland Ave., Decatur, IL.
A graveside service will be held at a future date for both Robert and Beverly McCallister at the Hutsonville Cemetery, Hutsonville, IL.
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