Robert E. Gatons

Robert E. Gatons
(July 11, 1958 – June 8, 2021)

Robert E. “Bob” Gatons , 62, of Clarksburg, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 in his residence.

Private family services will be held. Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Memorials may be given to Saving Orphaned Animals.

Robert was born on July 11, 1958, the son of Robert Nole and Mable Rose (Hapner) Gatons. He attended Shelbyville High School in the Class of 1979. Bob served our country in the National Guard and worked as an ironworker in commercial construction. Bob also worked for Spacemart near Forsyth, IL, for many years. Bob loved riding horses and his motorcycle.

Bob is survived by his son, Jesse Gatons of Charleston, IL; sisters, Nancy Hoover of Clarksburg, IL, Sherre Reynolds of Herrick, IL, Linda Barber of Colorado, and Jo Nees of Clarksburg, IL; brother, Ronnie Gatons of Herrick, IL; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Paul Gatons, in infancy.