Robert "Bob" Walters

Robert "Bob" Walters, 84, of rural Omaha, Ill. died Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital, Newburgh, Ind. Bob was born in Norris City, Ill. on September 7, 1925 to R.M. and Lora Walters. He was a retired farmer and lifetime resident of southern Illinois. Bob was a devoted member of New Hope General Baptist Church and served as church treasurer for thirty years. His lifetime commitment to serving his state and community was evidenced by his active involvement in: Ridgway Lions club, including service as president, fifty year member of Ridgway Masonic Lodge, past member and president of the Ridgway School Board, member and past president of the Illinois Health Improvement Association, past member and president of Gallatin White Water District Board and past Welborn Hospital Board Member. He was preceded in death by his wife Esther Williams Walters, son Jeffrey Robert Walters, grandson William Ashton Walters, sisters Ruby Varner and Louise Stovall, and nephew Ray Varner. Bob is survived by special and beloved friend Patsy Edwards, his daughters Nina (Vincent) Buckman, Bonnie (Terry) Thompson, Lynn (Kurt) Youngman, and son Douglas(Karen) Walters; 11 grandchildren: Maggie, Aaron, and Isaac Walters, Madison, Kelsie, and McKenna Youngman, Terri Lynn (Scott) Henderson, and Mollie (Bob) Gulino, Todd, Beth, and Caroline Buckman; 7 great-grandchildren: Seth, Ethan, Grace, and Anna Henderson, Sophie, Shea, and Skyler Gulino; nephew Chuck (Judy) Varner, and several great-nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 2, 2010 at Vickery Funeral Home in Ridgway with Masonic rites at 7 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the New Hope General Baptist Church near Ridgway. Reverend Phil Warren and Reverend Todd White will be officiating Burial will be at Palestine Two Cemetery near Omaha. Memorial contributions may be made to New Hope General Baptist Church or VNA Hospice Eldorado, IL. Internet condolences may be sent at the website, www.vickeryfuneralchapel.com.