To Sandra, 
My heartfelt condolences. Please know you and the family are in my prayers. 
Love you always, Tasha

May his Memory be Eternal

What a beautiful example of Christian love for family, friends and the people you’ve  met along the way.  We were saddened to hear of Robert’s passing and send you our condolences.   

Harry and Cathy Russos

Aunt Sandra, Jason, Jeff, and McLurkin Family,

We extend our deepest heartfelt condolences.  We will surely miss Uncle Robert, but God has left us with so many memories.  For me, my memories go back to when I was 7 years old and forward into adult life.  I found my love of dogs from Uncle Robert.  I remember Jinx, I remember Sheba, I remember Nero, and who could forget all the beagles, and let’s not forget Kat.  We pray God will comfort and keep all during this transition.  Love, Bridgett, Al Hall & Family

Dearest Sandra so sorry for your great loss You and Robert have been a remarkable team for many loving years. May your family find strength through power of prayers and God to guide you through these next days.  He was a fun person a good guy. He will be at your side always.   Love and hugs   Dolores and Dave Ponzetti

Dear Sandra and Family - we are so sorry to hear of Robert's passing.  Please know that we keep you all in our hearts and prayers.  God Bless you all.  With Love, Mark & Kris Oberdick

Uncle Robert was such a wonderful person. Always a smile and always a laugh. I will forever cherish the time spent with him on the summer roadtrip. From Illinois to New York then South Carolina and all the places in between. It was an adventure. You will be missed immensely. Hugs to Aunt Sandra, Jason, Jeffrey, Uncle Ronnie, Aunt Jill and all of the family. ❤️

Many great memories with Bob from work at Joliet to our hunting trips he will be missed sincere condolences to the family.  Bill Sorensen Family

Sandra & family,
You have lost a wonderful husband & father. And, we have lost a dear & good friend. Whenever we think of Robert we’ll remember the good times…our many camping trips, the Cruise & the famous “Rum Punch Excursion,”the BBQ’s & just hanging out together watching Mad Max movies. Another fond memory is of Robert as a line dance leader at our daughter Erin’s wedding. He took the lead & everyone followed. 
You will be missed. Rest in peace dear friend. 
Bruce & Kate March

Robert you will be genuinely missed. I will cherish in memories the great hospitality that you always displayed when I came to visit. You were a great cook and I will definitely miss the smoked ham along with your macaroni and cheese dish. “God is our refuge and strength” Psalm 46.1

Sandra Jeffrey and Jason I am sorry for your loss. Robert was a good man and I will miss him tremendously. I’m glad that our relationship grew beyond coworkers and I can truly say he became a good friend. I will never forget his support as I navigated through my health challenges. I will miss the long conversations about his “South Carolina women’s basketball team “. God bless you all and I will keep you in my prayers.

My dear sister. You have my deepest deepest. condolences. He was a fine gentleman in every way. I enjoyed working with him and knowing him and getting to know his sense of humor. I worked with him and his sons at Caterpillar and every once in a while he would come to Sacred Heart smile quietly, and leave. he will be missed by many. And the many accomplishments he achieve was well earned. Much love and God bless.

Deacon Ralph Bias, Sacred Heart Church

To Sandra and family . i wish my heartfelt sympathy . I worked with Bob and for him many years at Cat in Joliet.  He was a friend and a Great guy and leader. Bob will be missed buy all.
From Don & Michaeleen Clavey.

Mr Bob was a wonderful man to work with and became a very good friend. Bobby and I will be praying for Miss Sandra, family, and friends.
God Bless You, Janie and Bobby Baker

Sorry for your loss.  Bob was a great guy!  Our times working together in Joliet are fond memories of great times.  He was a great leader and I am glad to have known him.

To the McLurkin Family:
I was so sadden to heard of Bob's passing. I had the opportunity to work with and for him for many years at the Joliet Caterpillar plant. He was a man who I could rely and depend on in all instances. He will be missed. May God give you comfort and strength as you navigate through this most difficult time. Blessings to you.
Michael Speakman

Thank for always being there for me.  I will never forget our many talks when you needed to straighten me out.  My favorite was when many many many years ago you and Sandra took me to dinner to tell me it was time to grow up and get my drivers license.  Needless to say when  Robert has that talk with you.  You better listen.  I did.  You will be dearly missed.   
Laura  Shepherd

Dear Sandra,
Sending prayers and sympathy to you and your entire family in the loss of Bob. He was loved and will be missed. 
Bob and Dawn Gauvreau

Prayers for the family at this time of comfort and rejoice as Bob transitions to his heavenly father’s   home. Until we meet again in his heavenly home. 

Diana Brunson 
Caterpillar Pins Facility.  (RET)

On behalf of NuMark Credit Union we extend our deepest sympathies. Bob selflessly served our organization, guiding us with his wisdom, commitment, and unwavering leadership. His contributions were instrumental in shaping our credit union’s legacy, and his memory will continue to inspire us.
With heartfelt condolences,
NuMark Credit Union

To Sandra and the entire McClurkin family, you have our deep and heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your loved one. From the woods family of Joliet. Illinois

Dear Sandy, Jason, Jeff and family,
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss of Robert, aka Bob, aka Mac. Mac and I met at Caterpillar on third shift in D bldg. in the 70’s. We instantly became friends and thank you for welcoming me into your home at 1314, where I got to meet Sandy, Jason and Jeff. Thank you for all the great memories we created during those years. May God bless all of you. 
Love from my family to yours,
Tom and Patti O’Connor

My condolences to the family for the loss of their hero Robert.  Prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time.  
Love, 
Ron and Brenda Haire

My condolences to the family. He was a great man and will be missed.

Dearest Sandra, Jason, Jeffrey and family,

My sincere condolences to you and the whole family upon the passing of Robert! It has been a heartbreaking few months for the Robert George and Rosario Mclurkin family!

Please know that you are in our prayers that God's comfort will guide you through this season of sorrow!

Always, Jacqueline Mclurkin Burks

To the best Uncle you will for ever be in my heart Uncle Robert I'm so grateful to have had you in my life when God came and got he came and got his best you will forever be in our hearts 💕

Mac at the grill on a golf trip to SC….a thing of beauty. Sandra’s sauce is the best!

It is with a great sadness to learn of Robert’s passing.
From our days so long ago growing up in Hillcrest,all thru high school, we were friends.
May our Good Lord Bless Sandra  and family the strength to bear your loss.
Rest In Peace my Friend.
My deepest condolences to you Sandra and Jeff and Jason.
Bobby McCullum

will always remember the great times we had and the fishing adventures we took together.. May you now fish with the Musky gods and get that 50"     will miss you  Art Szymanski

Sandra,
Our condolences go out to you and your family on the passing of your beloved husband and father. Both Pat and I were incredibly saddened to hear about Robert‘s passing. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this very difficult time.
Much love and prayers, 
John and Pat Boyden

My friend for over 40 years through thick and thin. I will always miss you

I worked with Bob many years ago at Caterpillar. He was the nicest and respectful man one could ever meet. I’ll never forget his kindness. May his family be wrapped in the arms of God.

He may be a gamecocks fan but he was a illinois fan at heart

I will never forget all the wonderful times we had in Napa coming to see you in South Carolina all of our wine dinners. We had such a great time you will be missed tremendously Robert rest in peace, dear friend
Mike and Toni Casale

Bob was an extra ordinary man. He loved life, his family and was dedicated to being the best at everything he did. A track star in high school, a star at Caterpillar and a superstar husband, father and grandfather. I had to opportunity to travel  to the UK with him and I will treasure the time God allowed me to share with Bob. He was a true competitor! Enjoy Heaven!

Brother, we had a lot of laughs together back in the Caterpillar days. You will be missed by everyone you touched during your life. My thoughts and prayers are with your Family at this time of such a Great loss. 

                                                                 Love Always Roland

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Robert George Jason McLurkin II

2 March, 1950 – 22 March, 2025

Dunbar Funeral Home (Devine)

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