Robert J. Criss Jr. 49, of Marshall, IL passed away 2:27 PM Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at his home.

He was born July 23, 1965 at Terre Haute, IN. Surviving are his wife, Debra Waller Criss; his mother, Sharon Stevens Criss of West Terre Haute, IN; three step sons, Brandon (Angela )Williams of North Dakota, James (Cindy) Williams of Marshall, IL and Shawn Williams of Marshall, IL; three nieces, Sharon (John) Flowers, Summer Dean and Alexis (Stephen) Gregg; four grandchildren and several great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert J. Criss Sr. Robert loved comedy and like making people laugh.

A time for gathering of friends and sharing memories will be 6-8 PM Saturday at Pearce Funeral Home in Marshall. For those desiring memorial contributions may be made directly to his wife in care of Pearce Funeral Home.