Mr. Robert “Bob” Craig Meredith, 64, of Galesburg, Illinois passed away at 10:06 am Monday, October 28, 2024, at the OSF Richard Owen Hospice Home after a courageous battle with cancer.
Bob was born on March 9, 1960, in Wood River, Illinois, the son of Robert W. and Evelyn Jean (Kaminsky) Meredith. He grew up in Oneida, Illinois, graduating from ROVA High School in 1978, where he enjoyed playing basketball. He continued his education at Carl Sandburg College and William Penn University.
Bob enlisted in the US Air Force serving his country for four years. He was stationed in Wichita, Kansas and Okinawa Japan. Bob was honorably discharged with the rank of Sgt…