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Robert Spain Obituary
Robert "Bob" Spain
Feb. 13, 1939 - Dec. 22, 2021
CARBONDALE – Robert "Bob" Spain, 82, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at home.
Bob was born on February 13, 1939, to Arvel R. and Mary Wilma (Roach) Spain in Logan. He married Evelin F. Kahl on March 4, 1967, in Du Quoin.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Evelin; son, Robert Spain, Jr. and wife, Angie; daughters: Dagmar Alexander and husband, David and Jerri Spain; two grandchildren: Paige Alexander and fiance Jake Linze and Amelia Spain; great-granddaughter, Jordan; brother, Earl Spain and wife Jane; and sister, Linda Moon and husband, Herbert.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Arvel "Blackie" Spain, Jr.
A Memorial Service for Bob will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Bob's name may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
To leave a story or memory of Bob visit www.meredithfh.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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John Benzinger
April 20, 2022
Evelin, Jerri & Family; I am so sorry for your loss. The few times we spoke,Bob was always friendly, funny & kind. It was easy to know these qualities were true. Bob & his family are in my prayers.
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