Robert "Bob" Clements

Robert “Bob” Clements, age 87, a lifelong resident of Taylorville, Illinois passed away on July 7, 2024 at his home.

Robert was born on March 22, 1937, the son of Myron and Louise Clements.

He graduated from Edinburg High School before going on to college to study education at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree. Robert pursued further education and obtained his Master’s Degree in history, also from EIU. He was a respected teacher and member of the community. Robert’s teaching legacy spanned more than 30 years within the Taylorville School District.

Robert’s interests included reading, traveling (especially cruises), coaching baseball to youngsters in the Red Bland Baseball Little League, and fishing. He often supplied his neighborhood with a fish fry. He enjoyed being labeled as a “History Buff”, and his beloved Porsche was his favorite car.

Robert is survived by his brother, Bill (Kathy) Clements of Saint Augustine, Florida; his niece, Wendy Clements of Las Vegas, Nevada; and his cousin, Jerry Gardner, of Taylorville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Myron and Louise.

Visitation & Funeral Services: The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Friday, July 12, 2024 at Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home, 202 West Franklin St., Taylorville, Illinois 62568. Robert’s funeral service will follow at the same location, beginning at 12:00 p.m., with Rev. Dayle Badman officiating.

Interment will follow the funeral service at Oak Hill Cemetery, 820 S. Cherokee St., Taylorville, IL 62568.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions in Robert’s memory be made to Taylorville’s Red Bland Little League.

The family has entrusted Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home in Taylorville with ceremonies.

Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to share memories of Robert, or to offer condolences to his family.