Robert Ray "Bob" Dawe, 84, of Elkville, passed away at 1:52 P.M., Thursday, December 19, 2024 at the SIH Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, IL.
Bob had been a mathematics teacher and coach.  He had worked for Elverado High School from 1962 until 1969.  He then worked at Du Quoin High School from 1969 until 1994.  Bob was a member of the Elkville Christian Church and had served as treasurer for several years.  He was a member of the Du Quoin Library Board and Carbondale Barbershop Chorus.  Bob graduated from University of Tennessee at Martin with a degree in Mathematics.  He received his Masters Degree from University of New Hampshire in Mathematics.  Bob enjoyed being an assistant coach.
He was born March 11, 1940 in Marion, IL, the son of Raymond Eugene and Mary (Hunter) Dawe.
He married Bonnie L. Burns on June 11, 1966 at the Elkville Methodist Church and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Elkville, one grandson - Dalton Swayne of Chicago, nephews - Jeremy Dawe, Jonathan Dawe, and Simon Dawe, niece - Pilar (Dawe) Berry, great nephew - Hunter Berry, great nieces - Amiah Berry, Molly Berry, and Isabell Berry, and three great great nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter - Heather Swayne, one brother - Jere Dawe and one sister-in-law - Cheri Dawe.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.  The Searby Funeral Home website will be updated when service times become available.
Burial will be in the Elkville Cemetery in Elkville, IL.
Friends may make memorials to the Elkville Christian Church or Hospice of Southern Illinois Blue West and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.