Robert A. Heath, age 70, of Thomson, Illinois, died Thursday, June 13, 2019 at home. Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial gathering will be held at a later date.
Robert was born February 14, 1949, the son of Vernon and Audrey Heath in Clinton, Iowa. He attended Clinton High School, graduating with the Class of 1968. Robert worked as a union painter for 16 years. He enjoyed golfing, and especially loved spending time with his family and loved ones.
Robert will be dearly missed by his three children, Derik Heath of Thomson, Rachael Heath Champion of Clinton, Iowa and Christine Johnson of Clinton; a brother, Jim Heath and a sister, Carla Petersen. Robert is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Gloria and Sherry, and a son, Bobby.