Robert L. Peoples' Obituary
Robert L. Peoples, 84, of Decatur passed away on Friday, June 12, 2015 in Fair Havens Christian Home.
Bob was born April 11, 1931 in Decatur, Illinois the son of Robert L. and Maude (Brockway) Peoples. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Bob was a drapery and blind installer with Miller-O’Neil retiring with over forty years of service. He was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church and enjoyed flying model planes, attending air shows, and open wheel racing. He married Joan Hastings on June 30, 1951 in Decatur. She preceded him in death March 13, 2015.
Bob leaves behind his children Kathy Phillips (Tim) of Decatur, Michael Peoples (Sandy) of Decatur, Robert Peoples III of Decatur, Michelle Hackett (Doug) of Beason, special cousins Bev Kermitz, Ted Peoples, and Jim Peoples, eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two sisters, and one grandchild.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Fair Havens Christian Home for all their loving care.
Services to celebrate Bob’s life will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2015 in St. John’s Episcopal Church with Fr. Richard Swan officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church. Private burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. John’s Episcopal Church 130 W Eldorado St Decatur, IL 62522.
The family of Robert L. Peoples 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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