IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Sunrise
December 19, 1927
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August 18, 2020
Robert “AKA Bob� was born on December 19, 1927 to the late Ralph Edmond Stith and Leona Soward in Oregon, MO, where they lived until Bob was approximately 14 years old. His parents then moved to Joliet, Il so that Bob and his sister Edna could get better education. After graduating high school, Bob attended Roosevelt University where he received a Bachelors Degree in Science and worked a number of years as an educator for the Chicago Public School System. Bob departed this life Tuesday Morning August 18, 2020 at West Suburban Nursing Facility in Bloomington, Il. He is preceded in death by his father Ralph and mother Leona, his sister Edna Marie Adams, stepson Robert Gholar and past relatives. He leaves to cherish his memories: Williemae Gholar, Harold, Von and Reggie; three step-children, 9 step-grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; nieces and nephew; Sandra Miskell of Fayetteville, AR, Nancy Matthews of Joliet, Il, Robert E. Adams of St. Louis, MO; Cousin Eric Stith and a host of cousins, Great nieces, nephews and friends.
“Miss Me But Let Me Go” When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me I want no rites in a gloomfilled room Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little-but not too long And not with your head bowed low Remember the love that we once shared Miss me-but let me go For this is a journey that we all must take And each must go alone. It’s all part of the Master’s plan A step on the road to home When you are lonely and sick of heart Go to the friends we know And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds Miss me but let me go.
Order of Service Friday, August 28, 2020 Range Funeral Home 202 Eastern Avenue Joliet, IL 60433
Minister Y. Gholar, Officiating Prayer Scripture Song Words of Comfort Minister Y. Gholar
Acknowledgment of Thanks The family of Robert Clifton Stith wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the comforting messages, floral tributes, prayers and many other expressions of kindness and support shown to us during this time of bereavement. Your thoughtfulness will be cherished by our family and it is our sincere prayer that God will honor you with continuous blessings and unlimited peace.