Name: Visitation for Robert Joel "Bob" Waight
Start: 2018-04-20T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-04-20T16:00:00.000Z
Location: Hinchliff-Pearson-West, Inc., Galesburg

GALESBURG - Robert "Bob" Joel Waight, 78, Galesburg, died at 7:07 a.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at home with his family.
He was born July 25, 1939, in Seaton, the son of Kenneth Thomas and Helen Mae Gluba Waight. He married Carol Lee Brodie on Oct. 1, 1960, in Monmouth.
He is survived by his wife, Carol, of 57 years; his three sons, Timothy Joel (Sonya) Waight of Galesburg, Michael Robert (Lisa) Waight of Morton, and Daniel Jay (Nancy) Waight of Galesburg; three brothers, Tom (Erma) Waight of Sherwood, Arkansas, David (Rosie) Waight of Bettendorf, Iowa, and Gary (Mary) Waight of Cornelius, North Carolina; three sisters, Juanita (Ron) Carlson of Galesburg, and Barb Hall (David Boegen) and Janeen (John) Davis, both of Knoxville; six grandchildren, Robert (Lindsay) Waight, Elizabeth Waight, Samantha Waight, Brandon Waight, Gary (Tabitha) Swanson and Chris Swanson; and seven great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Robert co-owned and operated J. Brodie Meats Inc. for over 52 years. He graduated and loved the Alexis High School Class of 1957. He had lived in Alexis, Macomb and Victoria before moving to Galesburg. Robert attended the Faith Baptist Church. He also was a member of the Early Ford V8 Club and several other antique car organizations. He enjoyed going to coffee and discussing politics. Robert often met great friends for lunch at his favorite places. He enjoyed walking his little dogs, Lucky and Lola. Robert especially loved spending time with his family and playing cards with his siblings.
Funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2018, at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services Galesburg Chapel. Rev. Curt Lipe will officiate. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at the chapel. Burial will be in Alexis Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Faith Baptist Church, Galesburg Rescue Mission and Women's Shelter, or to the Right to Life. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

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Published by The Register-Mail on Apr. 19, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Waight

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16 Entries

Ed Kneen

April 28, 2018

I'll miss listening to Rush Limbaugh with him on his truck radio at Jefferson. Marv called him "tenderloin man". We had some good visits over the years. Gonna miss him.

Ed KNEEN

April 28, 2018

We used to set-up next to each other at Little Hershey 40+ years ago and bump into each other occasionally at Morrey's (Marv called him Tenderloin man). He always had a big smile, warm welcome and lots to talk about. A wise and honest man, probably still listening to Rush Limbaugh at this very moment.

jim mcleese

April 20, 2018

I'm so sorry to hear that bob has passed away, I first met bob along with his wife and brother in laws bob, vergil and bobs mother and her husband back in Victoria when I was 13-14 when they opened Brodie meats and I must say they all were the nicest people you would ever want to meet, bob was so friendly and stop to visit and didn't treat you like you were nobody he treated you like he knew you for ever. I will miss him at car shows in Galesburg where he always stopped to visit with me just like a long lost friend galesburg lost something when bob left this world , you,re in better hands now my friend

Racheal Medina

April 20, 2018

My fav memory of Bob was the first year I worked there at Brodie meats. I made deviled eggs for the Brodie Christmas party and he absolutely LOVED them. That was in 2011. EVERY year after I made deviled eggs.... especially for him , I would make extra every year. LOVED his humor his jokes and his smile. He will be missed by MANY.

Cathy Goad Stevens

April 20, 2018

Carol and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Bob! I will always remember when ever I saw Bob he always had a smile on his face and spoke to me. Keep his memories close!

Kenny & Nancy Rollins

April 20, 2018

So Sorry to hear of Bob's passing! Sorry we will not be able to make Services.He will be greatly missed by so many. We will sure miss visiting with him at car shows.Sending our Condolences! Carol and Family you are in our Thoughts and Prayers Now and for the Days and Weeks ahead!

April 20, 2018

carol I was very sorry to hear of bobs passing I wish I could be there but can not. my families thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family ron Rutledge and family

Jack Huffman

April 19, 2018

Bob's family, last time I saw Bob he was with his buddy Dee at a swap meet in Springfield Mo. Havin a good time. He will be missed. Jack Huffman

Marg Augerson

April 19, 2018

My condolences to the family and especially to you, Carol. My thoughts and prayers for strength for all of you. It was fun talking with BOB when I saw him at coffee in Hy-Vee. He was a good friend to my brother Ray Armstrong too. I miss talking to you two when you walked your adorable dogs. A hug to you, Carol. I feel your pain but know you have a strong faith in the GOOD LORD to get you thru. It helps us get thru these very trying times.

Shawna Elam

April 19, 2018

Love and prayers to your entire family. We are so saddened to learn of your loss.

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Susan Palmer Garoutte

April 19, 2018

I will always remember Bob's easy-going personality and infectious smile. He doted on his grandchildren with great enthusiasm and love. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him but the memories will forever be in their hearts. Prayers to all of the Waight family and may God give you peace and strength through this difficult time.

dave reardon

April 18, 2018

Bob was the nicest easy going friend that I could ever imagine having for a close long time friend. He is already missed more than a person could ever imagine. Peace to you, Bob, we'll see you on the other side, DAVE R

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