Robert E. "Bob" Eaton
Robert E. "Bob" Eaton, age 79, passed away at his home. He was born in Carbondale, IL to Clifford and Edna (Davies) Eaton. He married Peggy Kobiela on October 10, 1953 in Murphysboro, IL. She survives. He is also survived by his son Mike (Jane) Eaton, his daughter Kim (Herb) Elam, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He grew up in Carbondale, IL and moved to Greenville in 1956 and went to work managing Illinois Brokerage until 1963. He later managed the P.N. Hirsch and Rechters.. He went on to own and operate The Shoe Hutch, Sim's Dime Store and Wilfong's Shoe Store. In 1991 he opened Lot A Cars in Greenville and was still active in that business. Memorial contributions are suggested to Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital, The Comets Sports Boosters, or The Greenville County Club.
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Sunday, May4, 2014 from 2-5 PM
A gathering of friends will be Sunday, May 4, 2014 from 2-5 PM at the Greenville Country Club
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We're so sorry to hear about Bob. We're thinking of you all.
We are very sorry for your loss, our hearts and prayers are with all of your family.
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss. Bob will be missed. We pray for courage and strength.
Thinking of you all at this time. May special memories give you comfort. I will always remember that Bob took time to say Hello and had a smile. Good times at Comet events ! Hugs and prayers- Cari Outman and family
So sorry for your loss. A good man is gone.
Peg and Family: We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bob will definitely be missed by many.
Our sympathy & prayers for Peg and all family. Dale & Diane Mills Davenport, FL
My thoughts & prayers are with all of you in your time of loss. Bob was quite the man. I remember him fondly.
Sorry to hear the passing of your father, Mike. Prayers to you and your family.
Peggy, Mike, Jane, Kim & Herb, You are in our prayers at this difficult time! We will be thinking of you all today and the days ahead. Our deepest sympathy, Rick & Cindy
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bob will be missed by all.
We are so sorry for your loss. Bob will be missed. We pray for courage and strength.
Dear Peg ,Mike, Kim and family: I just heard of Bob's passing -so sorry. Your family was always so good to mine. I always enjoyed talking with Bob and I know how proud he was of his family. He certainly will be missed. Sincerely Rick Alderman
Dear Peg and Family, We will miss Bob. Our deepest sympathy to you all. Gene & Mary
To Peggy, Mike, and everyone in Bob's family, my deepest sympathy. My dad(Don Elam) was a great friend of Bob's, and I can recall many occasions with them having good times together, at the Country Club, at our restaurant(The Purity Cafe) and other places also. Bob also sold me many pairs of shoes over the years! And he had a great smile and laugh. All my best, take care. (Hugs)
I miss you Grandpa , Words can’t even come close to helping express the man you were . With all the choices in the world about the only ones that come close seem to be so cliche . But the most genuine , and that was truly my BEST FRIEND . I DEEPLY, miss our nights on the dock, some chatting away but most sitting quietly refecting how fast life comes and goes , I’ll never forget Wgel and top 40 count down in the back ground kinda humming out like another lost friend from a past time . throwing hand fulls of fish food to catfish . Winston at our feet ,me generally with a cork in the water and you an old Milwaukee can in your hand . they say you don’t realize what you have until it’s gone , and damn are they right . But I can say one thing and that’s. That I am a better man for having had the opportunity and most of all the blessing of having you in my life . And I just wanna say from the bottom of my heart thank you . I love and miss you only secondly to grandma peg. who I try to call weekly . I just wanted to take 5 minutes out my day to your on my mind always and I love you and I miss you . Ry