Canton – Robert L. Derrickson, 84, of Canton, passed away at 2:39 pm Thursday, December 21, 2016 at Heartland Health Care Center in Canton. He was born on July 26, 1932 in Farmington to Lester K. and Leta M. (Hammond) Derrickson. Robert married Jean B. Linck on March 8, 1952 in Canton. She survives along with two children; Taron L. (Sam) Ashley of Arkansas and Dion (Michael Heil) Derrickson of Petersburg, IL, sister Loretta Harper of Hopedale, three grandchildren; Mandy, Nikki and Katie, and six great-grandchildren; Abby, Colton, Amelia, Jace, Hunter and Jaxson. Preceding him in death were his parents, brother Gene and sister Kay McKinney.
Robert retired from Caterpillar, where he was a cost analyst. He was an Army veteran serving during the Korean War and was a member of American Legion #1234 in Creve Coeur. Robert was also a member of Moose Lodge #916 of Pekin and #100 of Canton, Canton Country Club, Canton Baseball Hall of Fame, and the former Chief of Police at Mackinaw.
Services will be 2 pm Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton where visitation will be 1 hour prior to services. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton. Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. To view Robert’s DVD or leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
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