Robert E. "Bob" Markillie

Robert "Bob" E. Markillie

April 8, 1939 - Oct. 31, 2023

FORSYTH - Robert "Bob" E. Markillie, 84, passed away on October 31, 2023, in Forsyth.

Bob was born to Robert and Eleanor Markillie on April 8, 1939, in Jacksonville, IL. He grew up and graduated high school in Jacksonville. He went on to Southern Illinois University for two years, after which he enlisted in the Airforce, and served in Vietnam. After he got out of the Airforce he was contacted by the Department of Defense (DOD). He worked with the DOD for 35 years.

Bob married his first wife Judith Higgeby early on in life. She passed away on January 11, 1996. Bob married Lorraine Scott on October 17, 1998, at his home in Forsyth, IL. He loved animals. He always had a pet and had an interest in animal causes. He also loved to swim. He never missed a day at the swimming pool. He was generous and good humored and will be greatly missed.

Bob is survived by his wife, Lorraine Markillie; stepdaughter, Stacey (Vince) T. Straubinger; step-grandchildren: Jared (Jennifer Tucker) Tejada, Rachel (Leigh) Tejada, Eric Tejada, Lauren Hollinshead, Trey (Sami) Hollinshead, Ty Hollinshead; step-great-grandchildren: Isla Tejada-Tucker, Indy Tejada-Tucker; and many extended family and friends. Bob is preceded in death by his first wife, Judith Markillie; parents, Robert and Eleanor Markillie; brother, Ronald Markillie; stepdaughter, Rhonda Hollinshead.

Memorials to Humane Society of Decatur and Macon County, 3373 N Woodford, Decatur, IL, 62526.

A graveside service will be held on November 10, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Graceland Cemetery.

Condolences and memories of Bob may be shared at www.moranandgoebel.com.