Robert Charles Lindley

FARMINGTON- Robert Charles Lindley, 95, of Farmington, passed away at 7:30 AM on Friday, July 08, 2016 at Graham Hospital in Canton. He was born on September 20, 1920 in Peoria, a son of Charles Melvin and Leona Francis Bushaun Lindley. He married Marcella Cox on September 20, 1947 in Peoria, IL. She survives. 

    

Also surviving are two sons, David (Pam) Lindley of Chandler, Arizona , Paul (Sherri) Lindley of Hanna City; four daughters, Marsha (Kevin) Hughes of The Colony, Texas, Claudia (Tim) Threw of Yates City, Cindy (Mike) Abel of Farmington, Teresa (Greg) Daggett of Liberty, and one sister, Bernadette Kimble of Chillicothe, 11 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren.

     

He was preceded in death by one son, Phil, one granddaughter, Cheryl, one great-grandson, Dylan, two brothers and three sisters.

       

Robert and his partner had a painting business in Farmington for many years. He later worked as a salesman for Getz Fire Equipment, retiring in 1984. He was a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers. As World War II veteran and recipient of a Bronze Star, he was a member of the 11th Armored Division Association and Veterans of the Bulge. Robert was a member of the American Legion Post #140 in Farmington. He served as state president of the Illinois Wildlife Federation during the years 1965 and 1966, and was an Explorer Scout leader. He was a member of the Farmington Moose Lodge #1571, Knights of Columbus 3^rd and 4^th degree, and Sons of the American Revolution.  He was a Paul Harris Fellow within the Farmington Rotary Club, and was president of the Tri-County Senior Center. In addition to his various club involvements, Robert was an avid fisherman, hunter and pitch player.

     

Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Saint Matthew’s Catholic Church in Farmington, where visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the Funeral Mass. Father Paul Stiene will officiate. Reciting of the Rosary at 4:30 PM, and visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Monday, July 11, 2016 at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home, with Moose rites at 6:45 PM. 

 

Burial will be at 2:30 PM on Tuesday, where Military Honors will be conducted, at Resurrection Cemetery in Peoria. Memorials may be made to his Church, Farmington Rescue Squad 1100 or to the Tri-County Senior Center. 

 

To leave online condolences or to view Robert’s DVD please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com