Robert Lee Strode, 70, of Du Quoin, passed away at 9:00 A.M., Monday, February 21, 2022 at his residence.
Bob had worked for NOTS Trucking, Hicks Oil, Freeman United Coal Company and Kearney Fertilizer. He was of the Baptist faith. Bob was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion. Bob was a member of the V.F.W. Honor Detail and he loved being an honor guard volunteer. He was also a member of the UMWA. He enjoyed eating at Kalin's Cafe and hunting.
He was born May 9, 1951 at Springfield, IL, the son of Robert and Jo Ella (Harlan) Strode.
He married Terry L. Moss on November 3, 1973 at Du Quoin, IL and she preceded him in death on December 19, 2007.
He is survived by one daughter - Hilary Johnson and husband Bryan of Du Quoin, one son - Tim Strode and wife Krista of Du Quoin, one brother - Dale Strode of Girard, IL, three grandchildren - Ashlyn, Jerzee, and Asher and his dog - Sophie that he loved.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one daughter - Katie Strode and three sisters - Kathryn Beam, Alice Marie Heissinger, and Susan Martin.
Funeral services will be at Noon, Friday, February 25, 2022 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with the family conducting the service.
Friends may call from 10 A.M. until the time of service on Friday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Please use social distancing guidelines. Everyone in attendance is required to wear a mask.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the Army National Guard.
Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery at Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the Perry County Humane Society or the Du Quoin V.F.W. Honor Guard and will be accepted at the funeral home.