Robert was a truck driver for Vendor Supply and a member of Springdale Masonic Lodge 412.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Osteen Essick; son, Lee Essick, Jr. of Gilbert; daughter, Robin Shealy (Adam); granddaughter, Taylor Essick; brother, John Essick (Joyce); niece, Shannon Boone and nephew, Corly Essick ; four grandnieces and one great-grandniece.
A private service will be held at a later date.