Robert Loomis Jr. Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Robert Loomis Jr. of Highland, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Robert left this world on January 21, 2025 at the age of 91, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his mother Lillian Loomis, Sr.; his wife Shirley Loomis; his father Robert F. Loomis, Sr.; his stepmother Ruth Loomes; his daughter-in-law Margaret "Peggy" Loomis; and his siblings, Irene Marti, Mary Juanita Loomis, Jim Gothard, Patsy Ann Beardsley and Steve Loomes (Katrina).
He is survived by: his children, Michael "Mike" Loomis of Highland, IL, Robin Loomis of Highland, IL and Denise Getz (Bill); his grandchildren, Rachel M. (Anthony, Sr.), Riva M. (Justin), Ronald S. Price (Nicole) of Denver, CO and Jason A. Kreke (Julie) of Cedar Hill, MO; his great grandchildren, Anthony Finley, Jr. of Alhambra, IL, Alexis Finley (Noah Ruiz) of Louisville, KY, Wyatt Weiss of Highland, IL, Lainey Weiss of Highland, IL and Hailey (Antonio); his great great grandchild Blakely Lowrimore (Virginia); his siblings, Lucy Ellis (Bob), Bill Gothard, Cliff Pate, Calvin Loomes, Dickie Loomis (Patty), Alfred Loomes (Mary), Charlie Loomes (Dee) and Van Loomes (Alicia); his brothers-in-law, Jerry Marti and Charles Beardsley; and his goddaughter Tonya Bauer (Cody Hillyard). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 26th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Monday, January 27th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Meridith Funeral Home (1223 Broadway, Highland, IL 62249). A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 27th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
Memorial donations may be made to HSHS Hospice.
