Robert L. Wilmoth

Robert L. Wilmoth, 80, of Du Quoin, passed away at 5:43 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013 at his residence.

Robert was a U.S. Air Force veteran of 25 years, serving as a Captain during the Vietnam War. After retiring from the military, he worked in the business office of the Air Force Academy in Colorado. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin.

He was born Feb. 27, 1932 at Beaver, Okla., the son of Lynn and Bea (Baragree) Wilmoth.

He married Alice A. Burks on June 5, 1954 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin and she survives.

He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, two sons - Robert L. Wilmoth Jr. of California and Michael Wilmoth of Texas, one daughter - Therese Kenney of Montana, one grandson - Michael Carney and one sister - Pat Cook of Hannibal, Mo.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 10, 2013 at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Du Quoin with Fr. Nick Junker officiating.

Those attending the service are asked to go directly to the cemetery.

Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Du Quoin.

Friends may make memorials to the American Lung Association or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.

For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.searbyfuneralhomes.com.