Robert S. McCUTCHEON

Robert S. "Bob" McCutcheon

VIRDEN - Robert S. "Bob" McCutcheon II, 58, of Virden, died at 10:52 a.m. on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at his residence.

Bob was born March 30, 1954 in Springfield, the son of Robert Stewart and Luella Kathryn Stephens McCutcheon. He married Judith L. Nyilas on November 22, 1975 in Springfield.

Bob graduated from Ball Chatham Elementary and Glenwood High School. He also attended Western Military Academy. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Sangamon State University and worked with his father, Bob Sr. to operate McCutcheon's Auto Service in Springfield until 1990. He then worked for SIU School of Medicine Orthotics and Prosthetics Department as an orthotics/prosthetics technician for 12 years. Bob then worked for Hinds Environmental Service in Springfield. He has been employed by Farmer Environmental Services of Edwardsville since 2008.

He was dedicated to the sport of archery, and opened his own archery range and pro shop, Prairie Archery in 1994. He was very active in both the State and National archery organizations, holding various offices over the years and has been the Councilman for the Great Lakes Section of the National Field Archery Association for the past 10 years. He was instrumental in organizing the National Archery in the Schools Program State Championship for the past 6 years, and loved introducing young people to the sport. He received the National Field Archery Association's Medal of Merit in 2009 and the President's Award in February 2012 for his dedication to the sport and the organization. He also enjoyed working on his property, gardening and landscaping. But most of all, loved dancing with his wife.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Stephen Gail Blakeman.

He is survived by his wife, Judy of Virden; son, Robert Stewart McCutcheon III of Hettick; two grandchildren, Shelby Nicole McCutcheon-Eyer and Nathan Robert McCutcheon; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Visitation: Family will receive friends from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.

Funeral Ceremony: 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home with Donald Stephens officiating.

Cremation will be accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center following ceremonies.

Memorial contributions may be made to: American Lung Association, 3000 Kelly Ln., Springfield, IL 62707.

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