Robert Joe “Bob” Wilson, age 71, of McLeansboro, Illinois, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by loved ones on December 22, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Shiloh, Illinois.
Bob was born on March 9, 1954, in McLeansboro, Illinois, to Lee and Dana (Storey) Wilson. He graduated from Enfield High School in 1972. He married Sharon Diane Lynn on August 2, 1980, at Blooming Grove Baptist Church. They had three sons: Michael Wilson, Jeremy (Amy) Wilson, and David (Danie Virgil) Wilson.
Bob is survived by his wife, sons, and five grandchildren: Cooper, Hanlee, Granger, Liliana “Lily”, and Isabella “Izzy” Wilson. In addition, he is survived by his brothers, Carl (Bonnie) Wilson of Potosi, Missouri, and Ken (Cindy) Wilson of Makanda, Illinois; his sister, Cathy (David) Gidcumb of Salem, Missouri; sisters-in-law Joyce Wilson of Carmi, Illinois, and Bobbi Oxford of McLeansboro, Illinois; brothers-in-law Gary (Carolyn) Lynn of Dahlgren, Illinois, and Billy (Stephanie) Lynn of McLeansboro, Illinois; and several dearly loved nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Lee R. Wilson; and his brother-in-law, Timothy Oxford.
Bob was a retired dairy farmer who lived a life defined by hard work, his Christian faith, leading by example, and devotion to family. In recent years, he enjoyed growing produce in his greenhouse. In the past, he served on the Hamilton County Farm Bureau Board, Crook Township Board, and McLeansboro Fair Association Board. Bob attended Ten Mile Baptist Church. He enjoyed attending any sporting event or activity involving his grandchildren. His steady presence, quiet wisdom, and fun-loving humor will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro, Illinois, with visitation preceding the service from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hamilton County Cancer Fighters (HCCF) and will be accepted at the funeral home.
