He attended Jefferson High School, and went on to earn his diploma in 1991. He married Debra Jones on January 19, 2001. Rob had a passion for motorcycles. If he wasn’t riding, he was working on one. He was also an outstanding chef, who could cook anything. He will be truly missed.
Survivors include his wife, Debra Martindale; parents; sister, Deborah Otto; daughter, Tia Willey Martindale; adopted daughter, Alicia Willey Stone; granddaughter, Mya August; nephew, Phil; niece, Bailey; Step-children, Alan “AJ” Coupland, Sara (Coupland) Ferguson, and Paige Coupland; and 4 step grandchildren.
Funeral Service 1p.m. Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Advantage Funeral Home, 7000 W. State St, Rockford. Visitation 5-8p.m. Friday November 1, 2013 at the Funeral Home. In Lieu of flowers ,memorials to the family. Online condolences may be submitted at www. advantagerockford.com.
