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Robert L. "Bob" Gaultney
KENNEY - Robert L. "Bob" Gaultney, 83, Kenney, IL, passed away at 8:10 AM Friday, Aug. 17, 2012 at his residence in Kenney. Funeral services will be 10 AM Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012 at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with David Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, IL with Military Honors. Visitation will be Monday evening from 5 – 7 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Victory Junction Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, 4500 Adam's Way, Randleman, NC 27317.
Bob was born on July 4, 1929 in Alton, IL, the son of John B and Edna Dunn Gaultney. He married Phyllis E. Huffman on Dec. 15, 1951 in Springfield, IL.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis F. Gaultney of Kenney, IL; 2 children, Dr. Dianna Gaultney of Cobden, IL and Kevin (Dorothy) Gaultney of Greensburg, IN; granddaughter, Kristina (Charles) Whitlock of Greensburg, IN and 2 great-grandsons, Brandon LeCkrone and Shelby Whitlock both of Greensburg, IN. Also surviving are 1 sister, Dorene Smith of Clinton, IL and 1 brother, Richard Gaultney of Kenney, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters and 2 brothers.
Bob was a US Armey veteran of the Korean War.
He was a member of #1051 Mill Wrights Local Union in Lincoln, IL.
Bob enjoyed camping, fishing and restoring antiques.
Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Dave Nall
August 12, 2022
My condolences to the Gaultney Family. Fond memories of days past with the Gaultney family. RIP ROBERT
Dave Nall
August 12, 2020
So sorry for the families loss. New Bob many years ago, him and Phylis were very kind to me during those years. Sorry for your loss Dianna
Dave Nall
August 20, 2012
Dianna, I am sorry to hear about your father, many great memories with you and your family, my codolences.
Carol & Monte Jones
August 19, 2012
Dianna - Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, with extra hugs for comfort.
Carol and Monte Jones
August 19, 2012
Dianna - Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, with extra hugs for comfort.
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