Robert J Washam Obituary (1925

LINCOLN, IL - Robert J. Washam Sr., 94, of Lincoln, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born May 22, 1925, in Lawndale, IL, the son of Arthur and Geraldine (Farnam) Washam. He married Betty Coombs on Sept. 23, 1949, in Lincoln, IL. She preceded him in death on March 27, 2016. Robert is survived by his children: Robert J. "Bucky" (JoAnn) Washam of Lincoln, IL., Randy Washam of Lincoln, IL., Regina (Dan) Shaffer of Emden, IL., and Rick (Jodi) Washam of Broadwell, IL.; 11 grandchildren: Jason (Cara) Washam, Brandy (Curtis) Sutterfield, Kate (Jason) Guy, Rachel (Nick) Mayer, Patrick Washam, Kevin Washam, Matthew (Amy) Chapman, Nikki Chapman, Kelsey (Erynn) Washam-Coit, Kayla Washam, and Kollin Washam and 17 great-grandchildren: J. Drew, Abby, Ethan, Hadley, Jax, Kirsten, Drew, Layla, McClane, Parker, Maggie, Jayce, Jersi, Ethan Robert, Oliver, Ellie, and Alana. He was preceded in death by his parents. Robert was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lincoln and the American Legion Post # 263. A memorial service for Robert will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Jefferson Street Christian Church in Lincoln with Rev. Ray Pepple officiating. There will be no visitation. Burial at Zion Cemetery will be held at a later date where full military rites will be accorded by The American Legion Post # 263. Memorials may be made in Robert's name to The Land of Lincoln Honor Flight. Services are entrusted to Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln.