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  • Visitation

    11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

    Friday, January 20th, 2023

    Ingram Meridith Funeral Home, West Salem, IL.

  • Service

    1:00 p.m.

    Friday, January 20th, 2023

    Ingram Meridith Funeral Home, West Salem, IL.

  • Full Obituary

    Robert Allen Neikirk, 77, of Albion, IL, passed away Tuesday January 17th, 2023, at Aperion Care in Fairfield, IL with his loving family by his side.  He was born January 21st, 1945, in Lancaster, IL to Harold and Lola (Gawthorp) Neikirk.

    Robert was a member of the Tri County Coon Club and the Laborers local 1197 out of Mcleansboro, IL. He liked to hunt, especially coon hunting and deer hunting, and time spent at deer camp was favorite time. Robert liked scrapping metal. He enjoyed raising mules, donkeys, and horses. He cherished family time, especially when he could enjoy breakfast with his brothers.

    He is preceded in death by his parents Harold and Lola, one sister; Joyce DeHaven, two brothers; Gene and Steven Neikirk.

    Robert is survived by his wife Cathy, one son; Rob (Tracy) Neikirk, one step-daughter; Mandy (Jake Martin) Arvin, one step-son; Ryan Arvin, three sisters; Linda Perkins, Kathy (Joe Grounds) Neikirk, Marilyn (Bernard) Turpin, Judy (Jeff) Landingham, three brothers; John (Sue) Neikirk, Larry (Darlene) Neikirk, Terry (Debbie) Neikirk, two sisters-in-law; Judy (Gene) Neikirk, Judy (Steven) Neikirk, six grandchildren; Ashley Neikirk, Alex Neikirk, Rowan Arvin, Hadley Haycraft, Olivia Arvin, Charlotte Arvin and several nieces and nephews.

    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Harrison Cemetery.

    Visitation: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 20th, 2023, Ingram Meridith Funeral Home, West Salem, IL.  If you knew Robert, you would know he wants you to dress casual for his visitation and funeral.

    Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 20th, 2023, Ingram Meridith Funeral Home, West Salem, IL.

    Interment: Harrison Cemetery, Lancaster, IL.

    Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home, West Salem, IL.

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5 Condolences
 
  1. Carolyn / January 18, 2023 at 1:34 pm

    Ron,
    I’m so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

  2. Beth Nicholson / January 18, 2023 at 5:24 pm

    I met Robert snd Cathy years ago , when they would visit the Spring Mill Inn in Mitchell Indiana. What a joy it was to converse with them. Robert was always willing to talk farming with me. Im glad to have had them in my life. My sincere condolences to the family as this sad time.

  3. Ron & Joyce Gawthorp / January 18, 2023 at 6:13 pm

    A favorite cousin, not unlike a brother (we even shared a middle name), has gone to his great and final reward. How sad I am to hear of his passing but how happy for the reunion that awaits him. Our condolences to Cathy and children and brothers and sisters who survive him. God Bless you all.

  4. Glenna Hunley / January 18, 2023 at 10:16 pm

    Cathy, I’m so sorry to of Bob’s passing. Now he and Quinn can talk about auctions and junk lol. My deepest sympathy for your loss. Hugs

  5. Curtis Ingram / January 20, 2023 at 7:51 pm

    So sorry too hear of Robert’s passing.He was a good friend and a joy to visit with. It is with heavy heart’s that
    We extend our sympathy to Cathy and all family members
    Curtis and Dolores Ingram

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