Robert Duryea

Canton – Robert G. “Bob” Duryea, 91, of Canton, passed away at 3:15 a.m. on Friday, June 24, 2016, in Canton.
He was born on July 17, 1924, in Canton to Frank and Lula (Postin) Duryea.  They preceded him in death.
He married Evelyn Blakesmith on March 23, 1946, in Carthage, and recently celebrated 70 years of marriage.  She survives.
Also surviving are his children, Frank (Gloria) Duryea of Hanna City, Kathy (Chuck Henseler) Duryea-Smith of Canton, Sarah (Brad) Fairfield of Gibson City; one sister, Mary Alice Weaver of Canton; seven grandchildren, Kyle (Katlyn) Duryea, Nick (Krista) Smith, Natalie Smith, Hannah (Danny Cole) Garrison, James Fairfield, Brooke Fairfield, and Terese Fairfield; and one great-grandson, Jaxson Cole.
Bob worked as a lathe operator for International Harvester in Canton, retiring in 1983.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and most of all, spending time with his family.  He was a dedicated volunteer at the First Baptist Church Food Pantry for many years and attended Covenant Community Fellowship Church. 
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 27, 2016, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton.  Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton.
Memorials may be made to Covenant Community Fellowship Church or to OSF Hospice.
To leave online condolences, please visit Oaks-Hines Funeral Home