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ROME - Robert D. "Bob" Powers, 67, of Rome passed away at 9:40 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, 2007, at his residence.
He was born on April 30, 1940, in Princeville, the son of Robert D. Dale and Genevieve M. Kneer Powers.
Surviving are his parents of Chillicothe; two daughters, Debbie (Rick) Kephart of Washington and Shari (Jim) Volovski of Oswego, Ill.; and one son, Jerry "JD" Powers of Chillicothe. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Jason Powers and Chloe Powers of Washington, Sydney Volovski of Oswego and Jasmine Powers and Gunner Powers, both of Chillicothe.
Bob was preceded in death by one brother, Bill Powers, and one granddaughter, Tiffany Powers.
Bob proudly served his country for four years by joining the U.S. Navy in 1957 and serving on the USS Saratoga. After being honorably discharged from the Navy he began his working career at Caterpillar Tractor Co. in Peoria, working there for 30 years before his retirement in 1992 as a machinist.
He was a member of the UAW Local 974 in East Peoria and was of the Methodist faith.
At the request of Bob, cremation rites will be accorded. There will be no visitation. Private family burial of the cremated remains will be in Princeville Cemetery in Princeville at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Rescue 33 in Chillicothe.
Affordable Funeral & Cremation Services of Central Illinois-Peoria is in charge of arrangements.
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Connie Renzi
January 3, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. As my parents' post states, Bob and my dad have been friends forever. I have enjoyed hearing many of the stories over the years. Bob will be missed. Again, my deepest sympathy. Take care, Connie (Burnett) Renzi
January 2, 2008
Dale, Sorry to here about your son. Your golfing buddy Gary Gill
Patricia Burnett
January 2, 2008
We are saddened by the death of Bob...he & Dick were life-long friends. Together they shared many happy & fun times. Their friendship started in grade school & continued for over 60 years...thru good times as well as those times that were not so good. During those wonderful years, many funny, great stories were told & many became legends! Retelling those tales will always keep Bob's memory alive so retell them we will with hope & with love. Love never dies it florishes in our hearts & the hearts of all who knew & loved Bob.
We share your sorrow & will continue to keep Bob, as well as all of you, in thought & prayer.
Love...Pat & Dick Burnett
Janet Burnett(Nichols)
January 1, 2008
We were sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Uncle Dick told us about it last night. He was a very special person to him as he was to all my aunts and uncles and my parents as well. I am sure he knew my dad as Sonny. I had the privilage of speaking to Bob at Riverview last year, he was a special person and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with your family. the family of Clarence Burnett(Sonny & Lil)
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January 1, 2008
robert was one of the best.
Tonya Mcclintic
January 1, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my mother on October 29,2007 and I understand your loss at this time Bob was a very kind and generous person he was a great friend to my parents and was always there for our family when ever we needed him he will be greatly missed my prayers and thoughts are with you always. Tonya (John and Sandy Hudson's daughter)
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