Robert "Bob" Earl McKinnon
August 2, 1935 ~ July 25, 2024
Born in:
Kincaid, Illinois
Resided in:
Taylorville, Illinois
Robert Earl “Bob” McKinnon, age 88, a lifelong resident of Taylorville and Edinburg, Illinois, passed away on July 25, 2024, at Taylorville Memorial Hospital.
Bob was born on August 2, 1935 in Kincaid, Illinois, the son of Fred and Mabel (Holmes) McKinnon. He married Barbara France on April 1, 1989, and she preceded him in death on May 4, 2023.
Upon graduating high school, Bob proudly joined the United States Air Force. He then went on to work for the Pepsi Cola Company in Springfield, Illinois, retiring after 35 years of service. Bob was a hard worker and continued to work up until the age of 81. He was also a roofer and spent 15 years at Kennedy Metal Products in Taylorville, Illinois. Bob also owned and operated B & B Concessions, running 3 concession stands at local fairs and festivals with his wife Barbara and their children for many years.
Bob enjoyed traveling in his mobile home, especially to Texas and Florida. He was known for being a good whistler to nearly any song he heard. He was a member of the Taylorville American Legion Post #73.
Surviving are his children, Marsha (Paul) Martynowski of Taylorville, Illinois, Donna (John Leeper) Miller of Edinburg, Illinois, Robert (Sara Deford) McKinnon of Riverton, Illinois, step-children, Lisa (Jim Jones) Moses of Taylorville, Illinois, Stephanie (John) O’Bryan of Taylorville, Illinois, Michael J. (Janet) France of Waynesville, Missouri, and Robert G. (John Madera) France of Norwalk, Connecticut; siblings, Fred (Fran) McKinnon, Carol Thomas, and Marcella Clay, all of Taylorville, Illinois, and Gary (Debbie Kemp) McKinnon of Edinburg, Illinois; 19 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Barbara; siblings, Ed McKinnon, Edwina Roloff, and Phama McKinnon; step-sons, William France and Randy France; and step-daughter, Laura Swiney.
A private family graveside service will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorville, Illinois.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bob’s memory are suggested to The American Heart Association.
The family has entrusted Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Homes in Taylorville with ceremonies.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to share memories of Bob, or to offer condolences to his family.
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Robert "Bob" Earl McKinnon 's name.
American Heart Association
PO Box 840692
Dallas,
TX
75284
Sorry for your loss. Prayers!!
Worked with Bob for several years at the Springfield Pepsi plant. Always treated me well and we had a good friendship. Tried to get by every year at the Sangamon County Fair and get some of his fine fair offerings. So very speedy to hear about his passing.
My heart breaks for all of you. Prayers of comfort. Cinda Barlow Fabicheski 💝
I am so sorry for your loss.
I love u grandpa .. now u can rest in peace well that is if dad don’t mess with ya u know how he loves to be a prankster but u can be with Missy Debbie Angie barb n Dad now they will keep u company 😔 will always hold u in my heart love always goodbye beautiful angel fly high..
Bob was a good guy! Sorry for your loss.
Fred, Fran & family – so sorry for your loss!