Robert Eugene "Bob" Dorrell (87) of Watson

Robert Eugene Dorrell (Bob) was born on July 5, 1934, in Denver, Arkansas, the son of Lester and Nell Porter Dorrell. He moved with his parents and siblings to rural Fowler, Kansas in 1949. He lived most of his adult life in various locations in Kansas and Oklahoma before moving to Watson, Illinois and marrying Della on February 11, 1995. He was a faithful member of the Jehovah Witness congregation until his death on November 20, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Nell Dorrell, his brother Bill, and his sister Peggy. He has four surviving siblings: Rita Clark of Peoria, AZ, Cleta Norris of Hugoton, KS, Linda Clark of Peoria, AZ, and Gary Dorrell of Wichita, KS. He is also survived by four sons: Mike, Randy, Brian, and Robert; and two daughters: Karen and Lisa; all reside in Midwest states. He was also preceded in death by one son, Jimmy.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be shared by clicking here.