Robert W. "Bob" Morris, 84, of Jacksonville, IL, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024, at The Grove Nursing & Rehab Center in Jacksonville.

He was born October 10, 1939, in Jacksonville, the son of Charles and Rose (Brooks) Morris. Robert married Deborah Farmer on June 3, 1989, and she survives. They would have celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary this year.

Mr. Morris is also survived by his children, Chris (Lorie) Morris of Alexander, Angela (Marc) Britenstine of Jacksonville, Craig (Ginger) Troyer of Springfield, and Amy Troyer (Jason Parnell) of Jacksonville; grandchildren, Maggie Kaylor of Jacksonville, Riley Morris of Tennessee, Blake Troyer of Springfield, Madison Davis of Jacksonville, Ellie Troyer of Springfield, Abbie Britenstine of Jacksonville, Addie Troyer of Springfield, and Maddox Parnell of Jacksonville; sister, Rose (Don) Anders of Colorado; and sister-in-law, Shirley Morris of Jacksonville. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Ethel Bell, Jack Morris, Ernest "Bud" Morris, and Charles Morris; and grandchildren, Braden Robert Morris and Griffin Alan Troyer.

Robert worked as a loan officer. He worked at Elliott State Bank for 30 years, and later for Farmers State Bank & Trust Company for 25 years. He was a member of Salem Lutheran Church and Elks Lodge in Jacksonville. He was a U.S. Army Veteran.

Bob enjoyed boating, golfing, and singing. He liked the St. Louis Cardinals and traveling, especially for vacations. He was affectionately known as "Popo" by his grandchildren and loved his family.

A funeral service will be held 11 AM, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Salem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville. The family will meet friends at the church from 9 – 11 AM, prior to the service. Cremation rites will follow the service and a private burial will be held at a later date at Jacksonville Memorial Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to Salem Lutheran Church. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at buchanancody.com.