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Robert J. "Bob" Minix obituary, Decatur, IL

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Robert Minix Obituary

DECATUR - Robert J. "Bob" Minix, 67, of Decatur passed away at 12:00 a.m., Saturday, December 12, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion. Burial will be in Point Pleasant Cemetery, Long Creek. The family suggests casual attire for the services. Visitation will be from 6:00 till 8:00 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to DMH Hospice Care or the Central Illinois Cancer Care Specialists Charitable Fund. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com. Bob was born April 29, 1942, in Decatur, the son of Leo V. and Gertrude E. (Cane) Minix. He married DeEtta Brickey on September 24, 1967. He had worked as a truck driver for Preston Trucking. He was a member of the Tennessee Five. He was a member of the Soy City Campers. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, golfing, bowling, and crafts. He was an avid Green Bay Packer Fan. Surviving is his wife: DeEtta "Dee" of Decatur, daughters: Angela Minix Ross of Moweaqua and Sara Minix of Macon; grandchildren whom he adored: Teressa Ross of Moweaqua, Alexandria Sills of Macon, Kloei Leisure of Macon and Baby J. of Macon; brothers: Richard Minix of Arizona and Ronald Sutton and his wife Ida of Decatur; sister: Betty Harmon of Decatur; father and mother-in-laws: Orville "Jim" and Mary Brickey of Decatur; sister-in-laws: Pam Rogers of Indiana and Martha Petrowsky of Decatur. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother: Leo Minix and brother-in-law: David Petrowsky. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the doctors and staff of Cancer Care Specialists and to DMH Hospice for all their care and compassion during his illness. Bob's quick wit, his sense of humor and his ability to make others laugh and smile will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/Obituaries.asp

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Published by Decatur Herald & Review on Dec. 13, 2009.

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Dede Pollard

December 16, 2009

Angie, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Remember - he's not hurting anymore and he's in a better place.

December 16, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless and comfort you.

Jan Dial
DMH Hospice

December 15, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Yvonne Basden

December 15, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Coble Family

December 14, 2009

May you take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over you. Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. Our deepest sympathy for the Minix family.

Audum Black

December 14, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. I did not know Bob, but Kloei and Ali are my nieces. The two of them told me several stories of their grandpa. I know the girls will miss their grandpa, but he is no longer suffering, he is in a better place.

Sherry Sutton

December 14, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will miss Uncle Bob dearly. Im sorry I am unable to come home but will be there next week. Love to you all in this sad time but his battle is done.

Judith Ward

December 14, 2009

Sincere condolences to your family. I enjoyed serving you many years at Eagle grocery store. May you find the peace and rest that only the Saviour can give. Bob was a wonderful man. I share your grief.
Judy Ward

Betty Harmon

December 13, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

December 13, 2009

My deepest sympathy goes to Bob's family. I remember seeing Bob and Dee at all the craft shows sitting right along with Grandma and Grandpa. My heart and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Love Shannon (Morenz) Behner and family

Richard T. Mares

December 13, 2009

Deepest sympathies to the family. I always enjoyed spending time with Bob. Sincerely, Richard T. Mares

DALE & JAN RIGGINS

December 13, 2009

WE EXTEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO BOB'S FAMILY. WE ALWAYS ENJOYED HIS HUMOR AT CAMPOUTS AND WE WILL MISS HIM TOO. LOVE, DALE & JAN RIGGINS

December 13, 2009

My deepest sympathy, Bob will be missed and remembered for all his witty and fun personality, from all of us! Our hearts are with you!
Pam Smith and Family

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