Bob Dams

Cuba – Robert Wayne “Bob” Dams, 58, of Cuba passed away peacefully at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 4, 2015, surrounded by his family at his home.
He was born December 19, 1956, in Carlinville, to Melvin “Pete” and Carol Dams.  He married Jeanne Mason on June 10, 1978, in Smithfield.  She survives.
Also surviving are his mother; three children, Elizabeth (Derek) Dare, Cassandra (Mike) Myers, and Jason (Jamie) Dams; six grandchildren, Kennedy Dare, Gavin Myers, Jaylee Dams, Jenna Dams, Blain Myers, and Jake Myers; one brother, Kent (Yvonne) Dams; his father and mother-in-law, Lyle and Doretta Mason; four brother-in-laws, George (Christie) Mason, David Mason, Phillip (Patty) Mason, and Paul (Niki) Mason; one sister-in-law, Debbie (Chris) Wright; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father; two brothers, Michael and Randall Dams; grandparents, Jesse and Geneva (Wade) Heyen and Wilbur and Emma (Sanders) Dams; and two nephews, Jacob Dams and Zachary Taylor.
Bob retired from Duck Creek Station Power Plant after 31 years of service.  He also farmed on his family farm.  He was a member of the IBFO Local #8, IBEW Local #51, Canton Elks Lodge #626, ABATE of Fulton County, and the Fulton County Farm Bureau.  He was also a NWTF Sponsor and a proud little league coach.
Bob was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding his Harley.  He spent endless hours devoted to his family and friends, but his true passion in life was spent being “Papa” to his grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2015, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton with Rev. Ellen Dodd officiating.  Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 4-7 p.m.  Burial will be at Baughman Cemetery in rural Smithfield.
Memorials may be made to Graham Hospital Hospice.
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