Robert B. Lovingfoss, 90, of The Villages, FL, formerly of Philo, IL, passed peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at The Village of Homewood, FL.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at Locust Grove Cemetery, Philo, IL. The Rev. J. Wesley Wilkey will officiate. Military rites will be accorded by VFW Post 5520, Champaign, IL.

Mr. Lovingfoss was born on July 20, 1919 in Philo, IL, the son of John and Maude (Mark) Lovingfoss. He is survived by a daughter Beth Ann Ryan (Rodger) of The Villages, FL; a son, Robert G. Lovingfoss (Joan) of Bayville, New Jersey; four grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jane (Maxfield) Lovingfoss.

Bob, as he was known by family and friends, was a Col in the United States Air Force. He served an honorable career of over 32 years, establishing lifelong friendships. He retired from the Air Force in 1974 and built his dream home on the 8th hole of the Rolling Hills Country Club in Longwood, FL, where he and his loving wife, Betty, played many years of golf. He also served as a Marshall in numerous Walt Disney Golf Tournaments.

Bob was an esteemed member of Centennial Lodge No. 747, as a Master Mason, Champaign, IL.

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