Robert Lee "Bobby" Dell's Obituary
Robert Lee "Bobby" Dell, 82 years old of Dupo, IL., passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at his residence. He was born May 21, 1935, in Moark, AR.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dupo, IL. and he was a Meat Cutter for 50 years, mainly at Fred Nolte's in Dupo, IL.
Much loved Father, Brother, PaPa, Uncle, Cousin, Nephew & Friend.
Dad was our constant rock. He loved his family and was always here for any one of us. He looked forward to all occasions that brought his family together. A man with his abundance of friends who he made feel as members of our family.
He loved to fish every chance he got. His Thursday night card games with some great buddies and spoke often and fondly of his Church family at the First Baptist Church in Dupo. They were very important and a great comfort for him.
Survivors include his children, Steve (Linda), Robin (Steve), Marc (Diane), Kent & Adam, his brother, Jake (Bonnie) Dell, his grandchildren, Rachael (Glen) Urso, Jason Dell, Kaysie, Kerri & Billy (Tempest) Miskell, Brittany (Quinten) Ballard, Shelby & Brenden Dell and eight precious great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Shirley (Carron), his son, Curtis, his brother, Jackie Dell, his sister Betty Sanders and his parents, Delmer & Lura Dell.
As special Thank You to the Ladies of Vitas Hospice, Stacie, Martha & Andrea.
Visitation will be on Saturday, April 21, 2018 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, at First Baptist Church (620 Godin Ave.), Dupo, IL.
Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday April 21, 2018, at First Baptist Church, Dupo, IL., with Pastor Roger Reid, officiating.
At his request, cremation will take place following the services.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to First Baptist Church, Dupo, IL, 62239. For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com.
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