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Robert Earl Iliff, Jr.
 

 

Robert Earl Iliff, Jr., 83, died Thursday, February 7, 2019, at the Garden Terrace nursing home in Overland Park, Kansas. He was born in Hammond, Indiana, on April 27, 1935, to Eva J. Frisk and Robert Iliff. A fifty-year resident of Orlando, Florida, Bob is predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Eleanor M. (Marchione) Iliff. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Robert Warren and Janet Mary (Vogel) Iliff; and his granddaughter, Amelia Margaret

Iliff.

 

 

Veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars, Bob retired from the Navy after 20 years of service in 1973. He continued to work in numerous roles throughout his life, but was most proud of his Navy career. Bob’s ashes are to be interred in Leavenworth National Cemetery at a later time
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Justin Stamper Feb 12, 2019

Friend ,Orlando ,Florida

Ole Bob-o was a good friend and will be missed by all of us. Glad he is finally at peace and reunited with his wife. Gonna miss having lunch every week but I am glad we got to spend the last few years hanging out. See you in Valhalla, Sailor. -Justin&Amanda

Sheri Tindle Feb 12, 2019

Friend of the family ,Independence ,Missouri

Wishing the family comfort after the loss of such a good man. May he rest in peace.

Sharon Feb 15, 2019

Best Friend ,Lake Mary ,Florida

Bob and Eleanor were part of my family for 47 wonderful years, not only were they considered family but my Beat Friends. The memories I have I will cherish for the rest of my life. I will miss our lunches and many phone calls over the last few years. I was truly Blessed to have you in my life.

Bryan Smith and Holly Kirkey Feb 22, 2019

Friend and neighbor ,Orlando ,Florida

Knew Mr Bob my whole life and he was always the kindest person I ever met. Thank you for all the lessons you taught me and probably never knew. Love you and you will always be missed!