Bob was born on March 11, 1933 in Peoria to Clyde and Delila (Carrington) Lightbody.
Survivors include his four children, Mike Lightbody of Pekin, Vickie Walker of Peoria, Sherrie Williams of Peoria, Ron (Christina) Lightbody of Peoria; siblings, Delmar (Rose) Lightbody of Bushnell, Judy Look, June Sleater and Jimmy Sill; nine grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Jeffery Lightbody; one sister, Betty Huber; ex-wife, Lucy Lightbody; and beloved dog, Ozzie.
Bob was a sheet metal worker at Franklin Metal for 30 years and then retired from Redco after 16 years. He loved animals, fishing and playing horseshoes.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. Pastor Craig Hislope will officiate.
Visitation will be held an hour prior to services Thursday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to TAPS.
Online condolences may be made at www.davison-fulton-bartonvillechapel.com