IL SR0387

Illinois Senate memorial resolution honoring Robert Paul "Bob" Chumley of Jacksonville, who passed away on July 2, 2025 at age 79

Served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1969, stationed in Germany before serving during the Vietnam War

Worked as a skilled carpenter, co-founding Chumley Brothers Builders with his brother Ross, and later worked for the City of Jacksonville's Parks and Lakes Department

Active community member belonging to Church of Our Saviour, Knights of Columbus, Jacksonville Elks Club, Jacksonville Moose Lodge, and the Art Association of Jacksonville

Survived by his wife of 53 years, JoAnn, three children, eight grandchildren, and multiple siblings