Robert Leon Baltimore's Obituary
Robert Leon Baltimore, 63, of Decatur, IL answered God’s call Friday, June 10, 2011 at Decatur Memorial Hospital with his family at his side. Robert was born January 17, 1948 in Decatur, IL, the son of Earl N. Baltimore and Willie M. Bond-Baltimore. Robert married Linda Kay Bond on December 21, 1991.
Robert was employed at Caterpillar Tractor Company in Decatur for 43 years. He enjoyed working for Caterpillar and working with his co-workers at Caterpillar. He took great pride in leadership during his tenure at Caterpillar working various jobs aka Taskforce.
The love for his family was evident in Robert’s life. He enjoyed gardening and giving the fruit of his labor to anyone that wanted or needed it. He also enjoyed cooking and entertaining his family and friends every chance he got.
To cherish fond memories Robert leaves his wife Linda, his mother Willie Baltimore, sons, Lloyd Baltimore JeTaun; Ricky Cook; daughters Candace Gray, Rosalind Baltimore Raymond, Andrea Williams Lorenzo; and Dawn Young-Thomas, all of Decatur. He also leaves brothers, Charles Baltimore Karen, James Baltimore Gertrude; and sisters, Barbee Rogers Billy and Eula Spates, all of Decatur. He had 15 grandchildren, 6 great grand-children, all of Decatur; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and co-workers.
Robert’s father, maternal and paternal grandparents, an aunt, uncle, and nephew preceded him in death.
Robert’s family would like to give a special thank you to the 4th and 5th Floor Nursing Staff at DMH, Dr. Perdekamp, Dr. D. Patel, and Dr. DePaz for all the care and kindness shown to Robert during his illness.
Celebration of Life Services will be Friday, June 17, 2011 at 11:00 am in Church of the Living God, PGT Temple #1, 1919 N. Martin Luther King Dr. in Decatur. Visitation will be Thursday, June 16, 2011 from 6-8 pm at Moran-Goebel Funeral Home and 1 hour before service on Friday, June 17, 2011 in the church. Entombment will be in Mary Queen of Angels Mausoleum in Graceland Cemetery and conclude with the “Flight Home” Ceremony.
The family of Robert Leon Baltimore has entrusted the care of their loved one to Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. Send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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