"I\'m sorry."
In loving memory of
Robert "Bobby" Lowder
February 12, 1953 - December 17, 2022
Dunfermline-Robert "Bobby" Lowder Jr, 69, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Richard Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.
He was born on February 12, 1953 in Canton to Robert and Hilda (Williams) Lowder Sr.
He married Mary Jo Windsor on January 28, 2001 in Canton. She preceded him in death on December 2, 2013.
Surviving is his mother, Hilda Murphy of Canton, children, Bonnie (Rick) Mullikin of Florida, Melinda (Jon) Martin of Quad Cities, Robert (Mandi) Lowder III of Quad Cities, Renee (Steve) Rodgers of Quad Cities, Nichole Lowder of Canton, sisters, Brenda (Late Bob) Smith, Patricia (Mike) Rynd, Vonda (Late Mike) Caballero, Lisa (Bob) Konczak, Kathleen Murphy, Sonja (Randy) Whitehurst, Debbie (Steve Cape) Kohl, brothers, Paul (Jodi Adams) Cameron, Lester (Mary) Murphy Jr, Chuckie (Kim) Varnes, twelve grandchildren, four great grandchildren and one on the way. Also surviving are several cousins, nieces and nephews and one special cousin, Bill Lowder.
He was preceded in death by his father and step mother, Robert and Vivian Lowder, step father, Lester Murphy Sr, two sisters, Linda and Karen Lowder and his rottweilers, Hard Rock and Chopper.
Bobby was a motorcycle enthusiast and a lifetime member of A.B.A.T.E. He was an electronics technician for Dago's Pinball. He was intelligent and gifted with a talent for repairing machines, cars and all mechanical equipment.
Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 23, 2022 at Noon at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton with a visitation held one hour prior at the funeral home. The family requests everyone wear casual attire.
Burial will follow at the Summum Cemetery in Summum.
Memorials may be made to Shriner's Hospital.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Tributes
"Sorry for your family Loss"
"Oh.... My uncle Bobby......Full of fun everytime i was around him. I remember the Juke box at the house back in the day, listening to thunder struck from ACDC. Great times. Him n my dad use to listen to Bob Seger and Stevie Nicks \"Alot\" lol. I made sure i told him i showed my grandbabies how to flip their eyelids too"
"I am so sorry for the family\'s loss."
"I am so sorry sis sonja ive known you for years and if you need me pls let me know your an awesome sister and friend praying for the family"
"My deepest sympathy and prayers to the family, May the God who binds up the broken hearted and comforts all who mourn sustain and surround you until you meet again. Psalms 147:3 "
"Of the passing of your son, brother and uncle, grandpa. Condolences to all. "
"Hilda, Brenda and rest of family so sorry to hear"
"Brenda and Patricia thinking of you and your family. Bobby was so blessed to have both.You both have done so much for him.Like he always told me you were the best sisters he could ever have. He always told me he didn\'t know what he would do without you both.He was truly blessed to have you both for sister\'s "