Robert E. Cameron peacefully passed away late Wednesday night from complications due to glioblastoma. He leaves behind his children, Rob, Tyler and Mira, their mother, Pam, his parents, Loren and Jeannette, siblings, Ann, Scott and Liz, the cats he loved so much despite his allergies, Jasper, Smokey and Bear, and many friends.
Rob was very proud to be a principal/owner at the accounting firm Hughes, Cameron & Company. He spent many years involved with the Illinois CPA Society, including serving as Chairperson of the society from 2011 to 2012. More than anything, he loved refereeing soccer games for the Springfield YMCA, United States Soccer Federation and the Illinois High School Association. If you have played soccer in the Springfield area during the past 20-plus years, it is very possible that Rob has given you a yellow card. It is even more likely that Rob has answered the question “How are you doing?” with an anecdote about something that happened during one of your games or you have referred to him as “the ref with Jesus hair.” Rob also volunteered his time with The Phoenix Center, which awarded Rob with the OUTstanding Award this past fall in recognition of his efforts. Rob previously served on the New Berlin School Board, and has also volunteered countless hours teaching computer classes, leading Cub Scout groups and coaching soccer teams.
A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, December 18, 2018 from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Bisch Funeral Home, located at 2931 S Koke Mill Road, Springfield, IL, with remarks and stories shared at 4:30 P.M. Prior to his passing, Rob requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Phoenix Center (www.phoenixcenterspringfield.org) in his honor. Rob wanted his family to remind everyone to “Be safe, be brave, be strong.”
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