Robert L. Willson
January 22, 2014
Robert L. Willson, 64, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 22, 2014.
Bob was born February 19, 1949 in Des Moines to George and Ellen (Ruvoldt) Willson. He was an East High graduate, class of ’67 and owned and operated Willson Auto Body.
Bob’s life revolved around family. He loved going out to dinner and taking road trips with his children. Bob and his son, Blake raised coursing greyhounds and traveled across the country entering them in field trials. Bob could fix anything. He loved to tinker and build and was an accomplished leather worker. He was always on the lookout for a good deal and enjoyed bartering and going to garage sales and flea markets. He owned a bar for a while and liked good old classic rock and roll music. He could name any tune in three words and loved singing along with the radio, especially the Beach Boys.
Bob is survived by his children: Tammy, Bobby (Amy), Blake (Julie), Brad (Jenny), Jeremiah, Brandie, and Brooke (Luis); grandchildren: Robert III, Sheena, Blade, Dakota, Bentley, and one on the way; great-granddaughter, Sophia; and his siblings, Larry Grady and Cheryl Twiss.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Loretta, Pat, and Karen.
Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, January 27, 2014 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street with burial at Oakwood Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. There will be a visitation for two hours prior to the service, beginning at 12:30 p.m.
Memorials may be made to the family in memory of Bob.
Condolences may be left at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
RICK- BETTY- AND TROY WILSON
01/26/2014
BOB-- YOU WERE ALWAYS A GOOD FRIEND AND WE WILL MISS YOU- MAY YOU RIP -AND YOUR LOVED ONES FIND COMFORT
tammy fuller
01/26/2014
my thoughts and prayers are with you. Bob was one of a kind. I worked for him and learned a lot from him! RIP Bob! Much love and comfort to the family ,hang in there He'll be watching over you.
Michael Skully Gust
01/24/2014
Bob, I learned a lot working with you . Stuff I still use everyday. My prayers go out to your family to help strengthen their hearts to get them through this. Love you, my Brother. See you soon.
Michele K. Carter RN
01/24/2014
Much love & comfort to his sister Cheryl & to Bob's family during this sad time... Many memories of Bob ~ RIP Bob, you definitely "lived life" & did it "your way" ;)
mary mitchell
01/24/2014
my thoughts and prayers are with u at this time
Hope "Biegajski" Streeter
01/24/2014
Bob was bigger than life when I was a child. I will always remember his smile and laugh. I use to love to hang out at the shop and watch the guys work when I could get away with it. Those are some of the best memories I have of my dad "Ski"
Ashley Dawson
01/24/2014
I would just like all of you to know im sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my prayers and thoughts.. R.I.P Bob!
Debbie Burden
01/23/2014
With much love and sorrow to the family. May Bob's memory comfort your tomorrows. I was so...fortunate to call Bob "friend". He will live forever in my heart.
Robin Miller
01/23/2014
my prayers are with family and friends. You will be missed by many but never forgotten. R.I.P.
kasie payton
01/23/2014
I loved this man he was my father best friend he would tell me stories for hours about him and my dad, tiny. I am going to miss him so much I am at a lost fro words I send my love to all his family I know he loved u all very much if that helps at all
Jill Andreano
01/23/2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family...May all the memories help you through this trying time... Love you guys..