Obituary of Robert Mayhugh

Robert Oliver Mayhugh, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday January 28, 2015 after a lengthy illness. Known to his family and friends as Bob, he was born in the Arlington neighborhood of Jacksonville in 1936 where he and his siblings grew up. He attended Landon High school and upon graduation he entered the apprenticeship program of Sheet Metal Local 435. He worked in the sheet metal industry in Jacksonville for over 40 years where he was known for his hard work, honesty and integrity. He retired as a member of Local 435. Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years Gloria , his parents Elizabeth and Dennis, sister Betty, and brothers Dennis Jr. and Thomas Mayhugh. Robert is survived by his son Robert Daryl Mayhugh (Samantha), daughters Lisa Verschueren (Tony), Karen Richardson ( Bobby) Kimberly Moore (Allen) and Kelli Owen (Gary) Ten grandchildren: Ryan Baxter, Tyler Baxter, Michael Mayhugh, Sean Verschueren, Adam Mayhugh, Joshua Moore, Aaron Mayhugh, Lauren Owen, Katelyn Moore and Logan Owen. Five great grandchildren: Madison Baxter, Dominic Santoro , Ethan Mayhugh, Liberty Mayhugh and Emilyn Baxter due in April. Sisters Ada Jean Highsmith and Myra Rafool (Jack) . Loving sisters in law Kathy Mayhugh, Dot Mayhugh and Dorothy Curl and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be a viewing on Monday February 2nd from 6-8 at Arlington Park Funeral Home. Services will be Tuesday February 3rd at 11am in the chapel of Arlington Park Funeral Home with Ken Gemeinhart officiating. In lieu of flowers donations will be accepted to the American Lung Association.