Robert ‘Bob’ Eastwood

 Robert “Bob” Eastwood entered very peacefully into his Heavenly rest on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, at 7:30 a.m. at the Metropolis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 

Bob dearly loved his family and for as long as he was able, spent most of his retirement years spending time with his wife and grandsons who he adored, attending church functions and enjoying the game of golf as a member of the Metropolis Country Club.

Bob was born on Oct. 18, 1927, the son of Hosea Thomas and Tula Ann Russell Eastwood in Mound City.

During his younger years he also lived in Caruthersville, Mo., and Rome, N.Y., before returning to Karnak with his family. 

He was a graduate of Karnak Community High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army, being discharged in September of 1947. 

He worked for a period at the Kevil Power Plant before being employed at Electric Energy Inc., where he retired as a supervisor in 1988. 

He was an active and faithful member of the Karnak United Methodist Church, where he taught Sunday School for many years. 

He was a proud member of the Belknap Masonic Lodge, a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Ainad Shrine Temple. He was a contributor to Shriners Hospital for children. Bob led many souls to Christ through his witness.

Bob married his beloved wife of 70 years, Louise Bishop, on Dec. 19, 1951. To this union were born two beautiful daughters who he adored, Heather Ragene (Steve) Heisner and Heidi Chris (Kevin) Farmer.

Bob is survived by his loving wife, Louise; his daughters Heather and Heidi; and two grandsons Derek Bayne and Drey Bishop Farmer; as well as numerous nieces, nephew’s and a host of wonderful friends. 

He and Louise were also blessed with some of the best neighbors anyone could ask for. 

His grandsons were the joy of his life and he enjoyed attending their sporting events during their younger years. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and by siblings Geraldine Floyd, Edwin Eastwood, John Eastwood, Mary Jarrett, Irene Haley, Wayne Eastwood and Trecia Womack.

Funeral services honoring the life of Mr. Robert “Bob” Eastwood were at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, at Wilson Funeral Home in Karnak. The Rev. Steve Heisner officiated. 

Interment followed at the Cypress Cemetery, with full military honors accorded by the U.S. Army burial detail team and area veterans. 

Masonic rites were administered at 11 a.m., followed by visitation for the public up until the funeral hour. 

Pallbearers were Bayne Farmer, Drey Farmer, Kevin Farmer, Dan Jarrett, John Eastwood and Steve Heisner. 

Honorary pallbearers were Bob Inman, Rich Elliott, Craig Bradley and Randy McClellan.

The family thanks Wilson Funeral Home, as well as the staff of the Metropolis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

To leave an online message with the family, visit www.wilsonfuneralhome1928.com.