Robert John "Bob" Cawley

Bob was born on April 20, 1929, in Springfield, the son of Robert M. and Mabel Phillips Cawley. He married Lillian Cookey on April 17, 1951, in Springfield.

Bob was a 1946 Feitshans High School graduate. He served his country in the United States Army. Bob was employed with IL Bell/AT&T for 30 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed a game of golf and rooting for the St. Louis Cardinals. Bob was a lifetime member of the Sangamo Surf Club.

He was preceded in death by his sons, David and Robert D. Cawley; parents; and one brother, Harold E. Cawley.

He is survived by his wife, Lillian Cawley of Springfield; one son, Mark Cawley; five grandchildren, Trish Welch of Springfield, Beth (husband, Jake) Eldridge of Colorado, Jennifer Cawley of Springfield, and Tara and Taylor Cawley, both of AZ; three great-grandchildren, Caleb Welch, Charlotte Welch, and Owen Eldridge; daughters-in-laws, Carol Cawley, Bonnie Cawley, and Laura Cawley; and several nieces and nephews.

Cremation will be provided by Butler Cremation Tribute Center prior to ceremonies.

Memorial Gathering and Funeral Mass: Family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at St. Katharine Drexel Parish at Sacred Heart Church, 730 South 12th St., Springfield. A Funeral Mass will be held at 12:30 p.m. with Rev. James Isaacson, S.J.C., celebrant. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery. A recording of the Funeral Mass will be available to stream here.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight, 57 Country Place, Springfield, IL 62703, or to St. Katharine Drexel Parish at Sacred Heart Church, 722 South 12th St., Springfield, IL 62703.

The family is being served by Butler Funeral Home-Springfield, 900 S. Sixth St., Springfield.