Robert "Bobby" Lowder, Jr.

 

Dunfermline-Robert "Bobby" Lowder Jr, 69, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Richard Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.
He was born on February 12, 1953 in Canton to Robert and Hilda (Williams) Lowder Sr.
He married Mary Jo Windsor on January 28, 2001 in Canton. She preceded him in death on December 2, 2013.
Surviving is his mother, Hilda Murphy of Canton, children, Bonnie (Rick) Mullikin of Florida, Melinda (Jon) Martin of Quad Cities, Robert (Mandi) Lowder III of Quad Cities, Renee (Steve) Rodgers of Quad Cities, Nichole Lowder of Canton, sisters, Brenda (Late Bob) Smith, Patricia (Mike) Rynd, Vonda (Late Mike) Caballero, Lisa (Bob) Konczak, Kathleen Murphy, Sonja (Randy) Whitehurst, Debbie (Steve Cape) Kohl, brothers, Paul (Jodi Adams) Cameron, Lester (Mary) Murphy Jr, Chuckie (Kim) Varnes, twelve grandchildren, four great grandchildren and one on the way. Also surviving are several cousins, nieces and nephews and one special cousin, Bill Lowder.
He was preceded in death by his father and step mother, Robert and Vivian Lowder, step father, Lester Murphy Sr, two sisters, Linda and Karen Lowder and his rottweilers, Hard Rock and Chopper.
Bobby was a motorcycle enthusiast and a lifetime member of A.B.A.T.E. He was an electronics technician for Dago's Pinball. He was intelligent and gifted with a talent for repairing machines, cars and all mechanical equipment.
Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 23, 2022 at Noon at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton with a visitation held one hour prior at the funeral home. The family requests everyone wear casual attire.
Burial will follow at the Summum Cemetery in Summum.
Memorials may be made to Shriner's Hospital.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com