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Robert E. "Big Daddy Bob" Cary

1951 - 2017

Robert E. "Big Daddy Bob" Cary obituary, 1951-2017, Springfield, IL

BORN

1951

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Bisch & Son Funeral Home

505 East Allen

Springfield, Illinois

Robert Cary Obituary

Robert E. "Big Daddy Bob" Cary 1951 - 2017
Springfield, IL—Robert E. "Big Daddy Bob" Cary, 66, of Springfield passed away on December 5, 2017 in Bois D'Arc, Missouri. He was born on January 25, 1951 in Springfield to Carrol E. and Mary Negrette Cary. Robert married Linda (Precious) Sharp Whitmore in Springfield in October of 1973 and she survives.
Mr. Cary is also survived by his children, Kenneth "Bammer" Whitmore of North Carolina, Missy (Ralph Richno) Whitmore and Bobbie (Ben) Helton both of Springfield and Angel (Isaiah "Zeek" Beverly) Cary of South Carolina. He was the proud papa of nine grandchildren: Brittany (Richie) Conn, Jimmy (Amber) Whitmore, Maddisyn "PeeWee" Richno, Michael "Bubba" (Rachel) Helton, Kyle Helton, Jailei "Nancy" Beverly, Sienna "The Worm" Beverly, Heather Whitmore, Andy "Lil Kenny" Whitmore, Alex Croll and Zak Whitmore, eight great-grandchildren: Tianah "Tina," Alyviah "Shorty," Devin "Puddin," and Zoey Conn, Adri'Onna Thomas, Carlito Scott, one brother Raymond "Coco" (Rhonda) Cary, two sisters and one special cousin Jimmy (Joyce) Cary.
Robert served in the US Navy, he was a Vietnam war veteran, serving two tours on the USS Hamner and USS Rogers. He enjoyed a forty three year career in the trucking industry with ELM Transit and most recently with Whalen Trucking. He also enjoyed bow hunting at Site M and Macoupin County, fishing and camping at Lake Sangchris, and Snapchatting with his family & friends.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday December 12, 2017 at Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 East Allen Street, with Rev. Vaughn Beeman officiating. Burial will follow services at Camp Butler National Cemetery. The family will meet friends from from 9:30am until the time of service Tuesday at Bisch and Son. Memorial contributions may be made to the family and please visit the online "Life Remembered Story at www.bischandsonfuneralhome.com

Published by The State Journal-Register from Dec. 8 to Dec. 11, 2017.
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The greatest man ever. So selfless, so giving. Truly one of a kind. Dad you'll be missed by so many as you were loved so much. I won't say goodbye because you always said "see ya later". Until we meet again rest easy. I love you

Bobbie Helton

December 17, 2017

Go rest high brother SORE high with all the Eagles

Daniel Bolyard

December 12, 2017

Fly high Bobby! You will be missed. Til we meet again

Brittney Setzer

December 8, 2017

Our deepest sympathy at this difficult time. Sorry we never got to meet him . He must have been one hell of a good man to raise such a wonderful family.

Janet and Tony Stickelmaier

December 8, 2017

Bobby, you are loved and remembered by your family and friends. Our prayers to give the family strength.

Joyce Cary

December 8, 2017

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Bisch & Son Funeral Home

505 East Allen, Springfield, IL 62703

Dec

12

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10:30 a.m.

Bisch & Son Funeral Home

505 East Allen, Springfield, IL 62703

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Camp Butler National Cemetery

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