Newington –Robert Earl McIlrath, age 75, passed away Friday, July 15, 2016, at his residence under hospice care, with his loving family at his side. He was born in New Castle, PA to the late Charles Wilson & Elizabeth Irene Phugh McIlrath. He was a member of the Newington United Methodist Church and was retired from Great Dane Trailers in Brazil, IN, where he worked in management. He was preceded in death by his Parents and his Brother: Howard McIlrath.
Survivors: Wife: Gail Smoak McIlrath of Newington, GA; Sons and Daughters-in-Law: Bob & Pam McIlrath of Clayton, IN, Ray & Melanie McIlrath and Tim & Sheri McIlrath, all of Newington, GA; Sisters and Brother-in-Law: Dot Kalajainen of Grand Rapids, MI, Lois Nabors of DeLand, FL, and Buena Vista & Richard Nable of Macon, GA, Brother and Sister-in-Law: William & Sally McIlrath of Rincon, GA; 10 Grandchildren, 5 Great-Grandchildren, Several Nieces and Nephews: Several Brothers and Sisters-in-Law.
Visitation: Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM, at Newington United Methodist Church.
Funeral Service: Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 2:00 PM at Newington United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Karen Zeigler officiating. Burial following in Newington City Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Sonny Lee, Mark Bucholz, Gaines Smoak, Grady Smoak, Wayne Smoak and Billy Milton.
Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements. www.thompsonstricklandwaters.com
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