Robert (Bob) Eugene Dillow, age 83, of Springfield, MO, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at Cox Medical Center South. He was born May 21, 1928, in Clinton, Il, to Lawrence and Loraine (Gunter) Dillow. He was a lifetime member of V.F.W. Post 3404. He served in the U.S. United States Army Air Corps during World War II. Bob owned and operated several businesses in Missouri and Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Loraine Dillow; one brother, Don Dillow, great granddaughter ,Lanie; first wife, Dixie Dillow.
He is survived by his loving wife Pat Dillow of Springfield, MO; seven daughters,Carrie McKinley of Smithville, TX, Shelly Dillow of Fayetteville AR, Melissa Dillow of Fayetteville, Amy Combs of Elkins AR, Melanie Mitchell of Springdale AR, Cynthia Gardner of Springfield, and Steffani Ray of Rogersville; one son, William Loescher of Springfield; nuemrous grandchildren and great grandchildren; one brother, Jack Dillow; four sisters, Irma Prosser , Collette Baker, Dorles Barber, and Mary Jane (Pete)
Pat Dillow, Springfield, MO.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Cremation services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO. Online condolences may be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.