Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Robert Shehorn
Sep 20th, 1927 - Nov 28th, 2017Robert Fields Shehorn, age 90, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora.
Robert was born September 20, 1927, in Wayne County, the son of Ogie and Hazel (Fields) Shehorn. He married Bernice “Bunny” Glaspy on August 15, 1950, and together they shared 57 years of marriage. She preceded him in death October 14, 2007.
Robert worked many years at Halliburton, Valley Steel, and retired from Sparton Manufacturing. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1947-1948. Robert was an avid bridge player and enjoyed genealogy, music, and was a St. Louis Cardinals fan.
He is survived by his children: Robert Kent Shehorn of Flora and Joy (Bob) Coble of Flora; grandchildren: Beth (Collin) Bullock, Megan (Lloyd) Young, Kate (Adam) Armstrong, Gwen (Nick) Dailey, Erin (Ty) Barr, and Tracy Coble; and 3 great-grandchildren: Evie Young, Malcolm Armstrong, and William Dailey. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; a son: Michael (Donna) Shehorn; and 2 sisters: Jean Shehorn and Doris Puttman.
A graveside service for Robert Shehorn will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 2, 2017, at Elmwood Cemetery in Flora, where interment will follow. Those attending should meet at the cemetery. Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial donations may be given to Meals On Wheels and will be accepted through the funeral home.