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Mar 18th, 1949 - Jan 22nd, 2018Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday, January 26, 2018, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 4 - 7 p.m. Thursday, January 25, 2018, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery
Mayor Bob Tackitt of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday January 22nd, 2018, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, surrounded by those he loved, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
Harvey Robert Tackitt Jr was born March 18th, 1949 in Flora, the son of Harvey Robert Tackitt Sr and Margaret (Henson) Tackitt. He was united in marriage to Barbara Fout on January 10th, 1976, at Blue Point Free Will Baptist Church in Cisne.
Bob was a graduate of Flora High School and served his country in the Army in Vietnam from 1969-1970, serving as Special Police with a Transportation Unit. He worked for many years at Eaton Auto Parts in Flora and retired from the Secretary of State’s Office after twenty-five years of service. Bob was a third term mayor of Flora, having been elected in 2006. He loved working in the capacity of mayor and being a part of helping the town and citizens grow and prosper.
Bob loved to tinker in his shed and listen to the Cardinals. He was an avid gardener and took a great deal of pride in canning homemade salsa. He was a devoted husband, father, friend, and neighbor. He was well loved and will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife of forty-two years, Barb, and their children, daughter Elizabeth of Flora and son Robby of Olney; sister Patti O’Ryan of Salem; brother Jim (Aleta) Tackitt of Flora; mother in law Betty Eckelberry of Flora; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents Harvey and Margaret; brother Jack Pickel and wife Phyllis of Flora; sister Hattie Ruger and husband Jim of Flora; nephew Mark Ruger of Flora; nephew Roger Strange of Flora; and niece Yvette “Punkin” O’Ryan.
Visitation for Mayor Bob will be held Thursday, January 25th, 2018, from 4-7 p.m. at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora, IL. The funeral will take place Friday, January 26th, 2017, at 11 a.m. with interment to follow at Elmwood Cemetery with military honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to either Clay County Hospice or Fur a Good Paws and will be accepted through the funeral home.
The Tackitt Family wishes to thank the staff of Barnes Jewish Hospital for their tireless care and support through this difficult time.
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So glad Bob was a part of our family. Didn't see him and Barb often but always looked forward to the family reunion in September. May God give Barb, Robbi, and Nikki comfort and peace and keep the precious memories of a great husband and father alive. He is smiling down on your with love.
Our prayers are with Barb, Robbie and Nikki. So sorry for your loss.
PRAYERS TO BOB'S FAMILY WITH HIS PASSING......SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS...HE WAS A VERY NICE PERSON.
Prayers of comfort and strength for all of Bob’s family. What a wonderful husband, father, leader, and traveling friend. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Barb and Family: Our hearts are saddened for y’all and we’re very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Bob❣️
So sorry for your loss. He was a great guy who never met a stranger. He will be missed.
Such a great person and a wonderful asset to our community. He save of himself, whether in sports, on the battlefield or in his service in City and State government. We will miss Bob. Prayers of comfort to Barb and Flora's first family.
Prayers being lifted for the family.
Dear Barb and Family: We will be remembering you and your family in our prayers. Bob was a great advocate for Flora & Clay County. He can never be truly replaced and will be long time remembered. Sincerely Brad and Debbie Harris
Rest in peace Bob, you deserve all of Gods glory. The town of Flora will never be the same without you.
My sincere condolences to the family. Bob was such a great person & it was a pleasure to know him. He will be missed by all..
We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
So sorry to hear about Bob. He was a good neighbor and friend to my mom and stepdad. He will be sorely missed.
Prayers for strength and comfort to the family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Bob was a very gracious and kind man who influenced me positively. May His soul Rest In Peace and my prayers for peace and comfort for his friends and family.
We are so very sorry to hear of Bobs passing. Remembering him as a very kind and caring man. He is now no doubt, in Heaven with our Lord. Knowing only comfort and love. Wishing yr family peace!
R.I.P Bob. Prayers are with the family
Very sorry to hear about this please except our condolences. Bob was always a jolly fellow that made you feel good when talking with him. He will be missed by a lot of family and friends.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.
Barb and family: I and the whole family at our energy agencies are so deeply saddened by the loss of Bob. He was a good man that deeply understood the meaning of community. His positive attitude always made my day brighter each time I spoke with him. This world is a little less friendly without Bob Tackitt. God Bless you and your family in this very sorrowful time. Kevin and Jodi Gaden, IMEA/ IPEA, Springfield, IL
Remembering Bob as a soft spoken, kind, honest man. He has served our community and town for many years in many ways. God be with his family as they morn their great loss. He will be missed by many.
Thoughts and prayers are with the Tackitt family. Bob was a always a kind and good man, from the halls of FTHS in the 60's throughout the town of Flora during his lifetime. He will be greatly missed.
I am glad Bob was part of Fout family. He was great guy and friendly I ever met. easy to talk with him . I gave my sympathy to his family . I will pray for all of you.
Our prayers are with you Barb, Nikki and Robbie. Steve will certainly miss Bob stopping by the Feedstore for a friendly visit. Deepest condolences to you all.
To the one of the greatest men/uncle/great-uncle's one could ask for! Me and kids love u with everything we have. Until we see u again...love MISSIE, reese, drew and sage. R.I.P Uncle Bob💞💞💞
Words can't express the sadness in our hearts. Barb, Rob, and Nikki, may you find comfort in your wonderful memories of your husband and father. Bob, may you rest in peace. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob leaves behind quite a legacy. ‘Well done, good and faithful servant!’ (Matthew 25:21) Our deepest condolences to all of the Tackitt family.
Bob always had a smile and a kind word for everyone he met. Bob was one of the "Good Guys" and will be missed by all who knew him.
My condolences to all family and friends of Bob Tackitt. Prayers for all of you!
Barb, Sending heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
Bob was a good friend and a great boss. He will be missed by many.
sorry for your loss
Barb, I am so sorry for your loss. Bob was a kind and considerate man. Jim & Patti, I think of you so often. I'm sorry for the loss of your brother. Our prayers are with you and your families at this time.
Prayers and condolences for all of Bob's family. He was a wonderful man.
Thoughts and prayers to Bob's family and friends. As kids we were neighbours and classmates. He will definitely be missed. Prayers.
All the popcorn you could possibly imagine now!! So sorry for your loss, Barb and family! Keeping you all in my prayers!
I can not express how truly sorry I am over the passing of Bob. Like so many others I have so many wonderful memories of Bob. As a community we will be lost with out him. Hugs to you all
Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Barb, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Nikki and Robby.
So sorry for your loss. Bob will be missed by all of us on Natchez Trace. Not a day would go by that we would see him out in his truck driving around our lille town, out in his lil.garage, mowing his yard, out in his garden. He always had a wave!
Sorry for your loss . Praters for the family . Bob will be greatly missed by our community .
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the Family. Bob will be very missed.
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family.
Barb and Family, Bob was a great man and will be missed in our community. Praying for your peace and comfort as you journey through your grief.
So sorry for your loss. Such a great man and he will be missed. Sending lots of prayers to the family.
So sorry to hear of the passing of Bob. A fellow classmate and Vietnam vet, I know he will be greatly missed. We send our most sincere condolences to you Barb, your family, and to all the extended Tackitt family.
So Sorry for ur Loss! Bob was a wonderful caring hard working man that would help anyone he could, he will be missed by Many! My Prayers & Thoughts to the Family!
Barb, So sorry for your loss. Bob was a wonderful man beyond words, he will be missed by all. Blessings for you & your family.
Sympathy is extended to The Family. Sorry for Your Loss. Clay County has lost a dedicated Public Servant.
My sympathies to Patti and all of Bob’s family. I moved away from Flora after college so my memories of him are from our early years of grade school and high school, but I remember him as a wonderful young man. RIP, Bob.
So sorry for your lost, sending thoughts and prayers to Tackitt family
We are sooo sorry to hear about your loss....This community will be lost without you Mr.Tackitt...You were such a sweet and kind man....You will be missed by many....Praying for Peace and Comfort for your family....📿
Barb, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Bob was a super guy.
The last time I saw and talked with Bob was at our high school reunion this past summer. He was, as always, "Bob" - full of life, stories, and a never ending smile. I recall asking him, "So when are you going to retire? Every time I pick up the local paper your picture is plastered all over it!" He grinned and said, "Soon I hope." That little conversation told me how much he loved what he did, and he was surrounded by people who appreciated him. I think if it was up to him he would have worked another 50 years. We went through grade school together, and we tried to keep in touch over the years in spite of life taking us to varied careers. But every time we would meet, his quick wit and smiles would make me feel comfortable exactly like we were - old friends. I, like all that new Bob, will miss him . . . one just expects good people to be around forever. To Barb and your family, my deepest condolences. Bob was a good friend and I will treasure his memory forever.
So sorry for your loss and may God help you all. He was such a nice guy.
Barb and family so sorry for your loss. Bob was always smiling and a story to tell. He will be sorely missed by all crossed his path! Prayers for all of the family.
We know that he will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time.
Prayers for Bob family, RIP Bob
Our heartfelt condolences to you Barb, Robbie and Niki as well as Bob’s extended family.
We were fortunate to have known him and I was one lucky gal to have worked for him for a short time while he was mayor. If there was ever a kinder man, I have yet to meet him.
You left to soon. You have done so many great things in life. The first time I saw you, I was a teenage boy. You gave me my driving test, i I was scared, you made me unscared and talk to me, Over the years I came to you with many problems at the dmv. You always smiled and went out of your way to make someone feel at home. The whole world will miss you.
Bob is one of the quiet, thoughtful people I learned to admire in life. Though I left Flora soon after we graduated HS together in 1967, Bob's influence on the community has been obvious. He will be missed. My condolences to his family and many friends.
Robby, so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Many prayers to you and your family.
To you Barb and your kids, Our hearts go out to you for all the painful days you spent at Barnes. We prayed for you there, and we are praying for you now for God to comfort you and your family at this time, and the days ahead. We will always remember the steadfast love you showed for Bob. God will be with you, so when you and your kids are weak, He is strong. Lean on Him, and God Bless you and your family. Hugs!!!!!!!
You were such a nice person you will be miss. Sorry for the family.
The last time I talked with Bob was at one of the Tackitt reunions. It was a couple of years ago. We had a nice long and enjoyable conversation. I always tried to visit with Bob every time I returned to Flora. Bob is related to me on my Dad's side of the family. I watched him grow into the fine gentleman that he was. I, like all the others, will miss Bob and I will miss seeing Bob when I visit Flora. My deepest condolences to Barb and family and to the extended Tackitt family.
Barb we are so sorry for your loss. Bob will be greatly missed. He was such a wonderful, caring, and loving human being. I'm sending lots of Prayers your way in this difficult time. God Bless you and your family.
We are praying for God's strength and comfort during this time of loss.
I couldn't have lost the election to a better guy. I'll miss you buddy. RIP
May God be with you and I'm sorry for your loss I could make him laugh at times and we could talk about anything cause he would leason and he could give you advise he was a close friend to me and he will be missed but not forgotten
I am saddened to hear of the loss of such a great guy. I had the pleasure of working with Bob for many years and he was always ready to go above and beyond the duties of public service ....with kindness and respect. My thoughts and prayers go out for his loving Family, friends, and all who will miss him dearly.
Barb and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We both loved Bob. He was a kind, funny, wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you all with strength, peace and comfort. Love you. Donna & Pat
Barb, so sorry to learn about Bob. May our thoughts and prayers surround you and your family.
He was a great neighbor and friend. He went above and beyond to help everyone. He will be sadly missed but not forgotten. Prays go out to Barb, Nikki and Rob.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, Barb, and your family. Bob was such a nice man and the community will miss him.
Dear Tackitt family , We pray for the family whose hearts are breaking. That they find their joy in You, for it's Your joy that will be their strength. Help them to trust You as their God of hope. Fill them with Your joy, peace, and hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. No matter what they're going through.
Bob will be greatly missed but his warmth, kindness, and gentle spirit will be remembered forever. My the Lord give you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
You are in our thoughts and prayers. He will be missed.
Blessings and prayers, to all your family, for your loss. We are so sorry and will miss Bob dearly
Barb and family I am so sorry to hear this. Prayers for all of you. He was such a nice man. Hugs and love Barb.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers will be with you and your family. May God comfort you in this sorrowful time
sorry for you lost , the powell family of mt.erie donna marsha cindy and ethel
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless all the family.
Bob and I started our journey together in first grade at Lincoln grade school. He was my classmate for 12 yrs. we played a lot of ballgames over the years. Softball -basketball-track-football . Bob was a good athlete to go along with being a great person. Over the years we have seen each other and he has alway been the same great person as in first grade. We may have lost Bob for now but heaven is a better place. So classmate -teammate and a great friend I will miss ,but we will resume this friendship in heaven.
So sorry to hear of the passing of our great mayor, neighbor & friend. Bob always accepted everyone and always greeted anyone with a smile, good words and many laughs, he will very much be missed. My heart goes out to the family during this time.
So sorry for your loss. Bob was a wonderful husband, father, neighbor, and a mayor. Bob will be missed by many. Prayers for you and your family.
The world seems a little different today with the passing of Mayor Bob Tackitt. He was an understanding and compassionate man. He leaves this world with a heart overflowing with the love and endearment that we all felt for him. He made you feel like family no matter where you were. May rest fill your soul and happiness be your forever.
Bob was one of the kindest, funniest people I knew. I am so so fortunate to have known him and he will be missed by so many in our Community and his family. What a good man and now is an angel above. Fly high Bob ...until we meet again friend.
I am deeply sorry to hear about the death of Bob Tackitt. I am sending my healing prayers and comforting hugs to the Tackitt family during this difficult time.
My condolences to Bob’s family. I very much enjoyed working with him at the Driver’s License facility during a couple summers while in college. He was such a friendly, honest, and humble man. He always treated everyone with respect and greeted them with a smile. He will be greatly missed and I, like so many others, was very fortunate to have known him. God Bless and may He be with you in this time of loss.
Bob was a good man that could make u smile and laugh and a that would get the job done with respect for others and I will miss u but I know u are in a better place
Our sincere sympathies to the entire Tackitt family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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