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Robert Willson Obituary

WILLSON, ROBERT J.; of Lake Orion; went to be with the Lord on September 19, 2014; age 80. Loving husband of the late Isabel (Woodbeck), who preceded him in death in 2003. Dear father of Nancy (Robert) Centers of Roscommon, Beverly (Raymond) Dalby of Waterford, Susan Goeckel of Oxford, Rosemary (John) Rabine of Algonac, Ken Woodbeck of Lake Orion, and Mona (Tony) Larson of Sandusky; loving grandfather to his many grandchildren; great grandchildren; and great great grandchildren; dear brother of Sonya Willson, Betty Lou Wright, and the late Hope Bryers; best friend to Connie Bays and Darrin Woodbeck; dear friend and companion of Ardis Welch and their dog, Sandy. Bob met the love of his life Isabel in 1963 and were together for 40 years. He was retired from Fisher Body Division of General Motors and enjoyed spending time with family, fishing and hunting. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at Sparks - Griffin Funeral Home, Lake Orion (248-693-8336). The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until time of services. Interment Eastlawn Cemetery. Memorial reflections may be shared at www.sparksgriffin.com

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Published by Daily Tribune from Sep. 22 to Sep. 23, 2014.

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Darrin Woodbeck

September 24, 2014

Gramps, from our first deer hunt to our last fishing trip this August you were a large presence in my life and will be missed more than you know. I will tell my grandchildren about the Candy Man. Love you always.

September 23, 2014

rest in peace for this is a celebration Mundy

Tammy Woodbeck

September 22, 2014

You were a good man, an original, and you will definitely be missed. I will fondly remember your overnight stays with us for the annual fishing tournament, hunting, etc. Rest in peace.

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