Robert Earl Boston,'s Obituary
Robert Earl Boston, Sr. 89, of Decatur, passed away Friday, December 1, 2017, at St. Mary’s Hospital.
Robert was born February 22, 1928, in Osceola, Arkansas to Oliver and Jessie Mae (McKinley) Boston. He married Irene M. Holland. She passed away November 11, 2012.
He is survived by four children, Robert (Gena) Boston, Jr. of Springfield, IL, Dewaine M. Boston of Seattle, WA, Winona (Tim Hunt) Shaw of Decatur and Theo Boston of Charleston, IL; 18 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great- grandchildren; and one sister, Zetta Mae Page of St. Louis, MO.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Irene and his son, Milo Boston
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Robert E. Boston, Sr. will be 1 p.m. Monday, December 11, 2017, at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home before the service. Memorials may be directed to the family.
The family of Robert E. Boston, Sr. is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home, 2801 N. Monroe St. Decatur, IL. Please view the obituary online, send condolences, and share memories at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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