Robert William Bashioum, 86, of, entered into eternal glory on Saturday, December 28, 2019. Robert was born July 20,1933, in Hempfield Township of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, to the late William and Charlotte Bashioum. He married Joan Mae Kirsop on August 16, 1952. Together, Robert and Joan raised seven children to love and serve Jesus. Robert retired from a long career at General Electric before he became a volunteer at Evangel University to oversee the construction of several new buildings. He also served as an U.S. MAPS RVer with the Assemblies of God denomination.

In addition to his parents, Robert is preceded in death by his wife, Joan Bashioum, his eldest son, Robert “Bob” C. Bashioum (survived by his wife, Shirley Bashioum), and two sisters, Jean and Wilma.

Robert is survived by six children: Barbara Rutledge (and her late husband, David); James “Jim” Bashioum (and his wife, Lorrie); Judi Farrington (and her husband, John); Susan McCall; Roger Bashioum (and his wife, Kellie); and Geoffrey “Geof” Bashioum (and his wife, Becky); 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

Burial will be held at North Greenlawn Cemetery North, in Springfield.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Assemblies of God Bible Alliance.