Robert James Pierantoni

Robert J. (Bob) Pierantoni went to be with the Lord on October 9, 2011, at the age of 71. Bob was born to Howard and Cecile Pierantoni on September 3, 1940, in Iron River Michigan. He joined the Air Force at the age of 17 and served 22 years – being stationed in 8 different countries. Bob received many awards, commendations and decorations including the bronze star for his service in Vietnam. Bob achieved the rank of Chief Master Sergeant at the age of 38 and retired at the age of 41. After retiring from the military, he spent the next 18 years in the car business in San Angelo.

Bob is survived by his children, Mary Parkhill and her husband Jim, Ruth Atkinson Davis and David Atkinson, all of the Lubbock area, his mother Cecile Pierantoni formerly of Iron River, Michigan and retired in San Angelo, Texas, and a brother Keith Pierantoni of Houston, Texas. Bob loved his 6 grandchildren, his ‘Red Raiders’ - Paige & CJ Parkhill, Quinten & Madison Davis and Sam & Ben Atkinson, and his dear friends Larry & Kay Hendel and Nancy & Jesse Snider.

Bob was preceded in death by his soulmate and beloved wife, Davina (Diane) Pierantoni, his father, Howard Pierantoni and brother, David Pierantoni. At Bob’s request, no public services will be held. There will be a private graveside ceremony held by the family at the Crosbyton Cemetery. Bob requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to VistaCare Hospice whose care was very comforting in his last months.

Arrangements under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Home, San Angelo, TX.