Robert Wayne "Bob" Nuckols Jr. Obituary (1961 - 2013)

Bloomington, IllinoisrnrnRobert Wayne "Bob" Nuckols, Jr., 51, of Bloomington, died at 11:05 am, Sunday, August 11, 2013 at his home.His memorial service will be at 3:00 pm, Monday, (8-19-13) at Carmody-Flynn Williamsburg Funeral Home, Bloomington. A private family interment will be at a later date. Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. Sunday (8-18-13) at the funeral home.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ellen and Emily Nuckols Education Fund c/o Mid Illini Credit Union, Bloomington.Bob was born August 14, 1961 on Chanute Air Force Base, Rantoul, IL, the son of Robert Wayne and Caryl Smith Nuckols Sr. He married Stacy Anderson on January 17, 1992 in Bloomington.Surviving are his wife, Stacy Nuckols of Bloomington; two daughters, Ellen Nuckols and Emily Nuckols, both of Bloomington; his parents, Robert and Caryl Nuckols of Paxton; a brother, Mike (Audra) Nuckols of Paxton; a sister, Michele (Todd) Coe of Loda; his mother-in-law, Betty Anderson of Monmouth; and his nieces, nephews and cousins.He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Roy and Beverly Smith; his paternal grandparents, Leonard and Pearl Nuckols; a nephew, Ryan Coe; and his father-in-law, Glen Anderson.Bobs love of computers led to a degree in information technology from Illinois State University and employment with Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agency (INCCRRA). Prior to this, he spent many years working in various area pet stores, cultivating his interest in both saltwater and freshwater fish. Bob was a devoted husband and father and enjoyed spending time grilling for family and friends at many backyard BBQs.