Obituary
WASHINGTON - Bobbie Sailor, 78, of Washington, Il died at 8:55 am Saturday, November 21, 2009 at his home.
Born on February 15, 1931 in Mt. Vernon, IL to Allen and Ruth Staggs Sailor, he married Treva Coil on October 29, 1950 in Keenes, IL. She survives.
Also surviving are 4 daughters, Dianna (Michael) Grebner and Connie Sailor, both of Washington, IL, Debra (Dan) Wilson of Keller, TX, and Linda Sailor of Springfield, IL, 3 sisters, Aldene Johnson of Edmond, OK, Betty Payne of Wayne City, IL and Brenda Howard of Washington, IL, 8 Grandchildren, 4 Step-Grandchildren, 6 Great-Grandchildren, 13 Step- Great-Grandchildren, and 1 Great-Great Granddaughter.
Bobbie was a Tool and Die Maker at Caterpillar Tractor Co., where he retired in 1981 after 32 years of service. After retirement, he worked as a tour guide for Caterpillar Tractor Co.
He enjoyed camping, fishing, and gardening.
Services for Bobbie will be at 2:00 Tuesday, November 24, 2009at Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington, where visitation will be 1 hour prior to services at the funeral home. Rev. Evan Williams will officiate. Burial will be in Spring Bay Cemetery.