Msgt Robert Charles "Bob" Killion JR (Ret.)

MSgt Robert C. Killion, Jr. (Ret.)

June 5, 1961 – January 5, 2019 (57)

Bob passed away peacefully at the Spokane Veteran’s Home on January 5, 2019. Bob, or Bobby to some, was born June 5, 1961 in Astoria, Oregon to Robert and Cathie Killion. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert C. Killion Sr. and his brother Scott Killion. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Terri (Buckman); his mother Cathie(Farrell), his daughters; Michelle and her husband Alex Seguin, Lindsay and her husband Dustin Funderburke, and his cherished granddaughter Alexis Seguin. He is also survived by his sister, Sally Brown. Bob grew up in Warrenton, Oregon and graduated from Warrenton High School where he was the ASB President. He joined the Air Force in 1984 and went on to serve 17 years before being medically retired in 2002. He loved his time in the Air Force and the amazing friendships he gained at numerous bases, including R.A.F Greenham Common in England, Fairchild AFB in Spokane, and ROTC DET 910 at the University of Washington. He retired as a Master Sergeant. Bob knew no stranger, only someone he hadn’t met yet. If you knew Bob, you knew how big his spirit was. He would often be found singing, telling jokes and sharing his remarkable Hank Hill impression. He was a devoted loving father and husband. His face would light up when he spoke of his daughters and Terri, and would share with anyone that would listen about how proud he was of them. Bob had a deep love for music, all things sports and politics. He had an amazing ability to retain random facts and trivia about these topics. He leaves behind a big void in this world, but we rest in the fact that he is no longer in pain and is now with his loving Savior and reunited with his father and brother. The family would like to thank the amazing nurses, CNAs and staff at the Spokane Veteran’s Home for the great care and love they showed Bob. Bob’s viewing will be Friday, January 11 from 12-5pm and his memorial service will be Saturday, January 12 at 2pm with a reception to follow at Hennessey Funeral Home 2203 N Division St. Spokane, WA 99207. Please share condolences with the family on his tribute wall. 

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