Robert O. “Bob” Rhoads, age 85, of Marshall, IL passed away at 2:38 PM on June 16, 2024 at his home. He was born on September 16, 1938 in Marshall, IL to Norman and Pauline (Beaucamp) Rhoads. He was a retired truck driver, he drove for ATS truck lines and later G&S asphalt. He is survived by his children, Jacque (Duane) Low of Marshall, IL, Tracy Rhoads of Terre Haute, IN, Toni Snyder of Valdosta, GA and Brooks (Sherry) Rhoads of Dubois, IN; a special companion Betty Piper; eight grandchildren, Neal (Lexi) Low, Jillian (Doug) Slunaker, Mackenzie Snyder, Kylee Snyder, Kayla Rhoads, Lukas Rhoads, Summer Rhoads, and Lexa Rhoads; three great grandchildren Hypatia Kemp, Claire Low, and Meadow Rhoads; two brothers, Dale Rhoads and Ray Rhoads. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Julee Rhoads; one brother, William Rhoads Sr. and his step mother, Ettsyell Rhoads. He was a graduate of Marshall High School Class of 1956, member of Masonic Lodge #133 AF&AM, avid sports fan especially the Illini and Bears, coached Marshall JFL, loved to golf, dance and gamble, enjoyed reading Westerns and was an avid mushroom hunter. Visitation will be held Saturday, June 22, 2024 10:00 AM until 12:00 noon at Pearce Funeral Home. A masonic service will be held at 12 noon Saturday at the funeral home with a funeral service immediately following with Pastor Tim Duke officiating. Burial will be in Marshall Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Marshall Cemetery Association Maintenance Fund. Online condolences can be expressed at pearcefuneralservices.com