Robert L. "Bob" Shipley, age 78 of Jonesboro, died at 4:25 p.m. Sunday, March 25, 2018 at his home. He was born May 29, 1939 in Seymour, IN, the son of Irving and Lucille Shipley. Bob is survived by his daughters, Melissa (Brian) Calhoun of Jonesboro and Mindy Shipley (Keith Caraker) of Anna; seven grandchildren, McKayla (Josh) Schlenker, Michael (Kayla) Calhoun, Madison Calhoun, Jaselynn Shipley, Mallary Shipley, Baleigh Shipley and Michael Caraker; great grandchildren, Luke Schlenker and Emma Schlenker; two sisters, Alice Frick of Jonesboro and Barbara (Lee) Knowles of Marion; one brother, Don (Connie) Shipley of Anna; other relatives and many friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; former wife, Bonnie Shipley; one brother, Jim Shipley.Bob enjoyed hunting and horseback riding in his younger years. Funeral services for Robert L. "Bob" Shipley will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 30, 2018 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro with Paul Tirey officiating. Interment will be in the Anna City Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, 2018 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro.
Visitation Service
Thursday, March 29, 2018,5:00PM-8:00PM
Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes
800 Public Square
Jonesboro, IL 62952
Memorial/Funeral Service
Friday, March 30, 2018,11:00AM
Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes
800 Public Square
Jonesboro, IL 62952
Cemetery Service
Friday, March 30, 2018,
Anna Cemetery
West Davie Street
Anna, Illinois 62906