Robert Eugene McMahan Jr.

Age 66, of Braidwood, IL joined the Lord peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet, IL after a courageous two and a half year battle with cancer. Born July 10, 1956 in Joliet to the late Robert Eugene and Donna Jean (nee Collins) McMahan, Sr. Robert graduated from Joliet East High School with the class of 1975. Soon after graduation he joined the United States Marine Corps, proudly serving from 1975-1979. He married his high school sweetheart, Beth McClain on July 24, 1976 in Joliet. After Robert was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps he gained employment with Exxon Mobile Refinery in 1979. He first began in operations, then became the Captain of the Fire Brigade, and he eventually retired in 2014 as a heavy crane operator. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Morris. His faith was a very important aspect of his life, and he was committed to spreading the word of the Lord. When he was younger, he was fond of motorcycles and throughout the years became known as “Bob the Rebuilder” working as an accomplished handyman. He had an infectious and unique laugh that he will forever be remembered for. Robert was a selfless man, always willing to lend a helping hand, even when we didn’t realize we needed one. Out of all of his accomplishments, he was most proud of being called Papa from his four loving grandchildren. Surviving are his wife of forty-six years, Beth McMahan of Braidwood; three children, Michael McMahan of Joliet, Crystal (Jen) McMahan of Braceville, and Courtney (Kyle) White of Braidwood; four grandchildren, Brayden and Makenna White, Ariah McMahan, and Eythyn Rossi; three brothers, Dan (Ellen) McMahan of Braidwood, Steve (Mary) McMahan of New Lenox, IL, and Curtis (Tammy) McMahan of TX; brother-in-law, Randy Reiter of TX; sister-in-law, Victoria (the late Les) Marjai of Joliet; mother-in-law, Alice McClain of Joliet; numerous nieces, nephews, and their families; many cousins and friends. Preceding him in death were his parents, Robert and Donna; sister, Leslie Michelle “Micky” Reiter; and father-in-law, Lee McClain. Visitation for Robert will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory, Friday, January 27 from 4-8 p.m. Funeral services will also be at the funeral home Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 11:00 with the funeral luncheon to follow. Family and friends are invited to gather at the funeral home parking lot, Monday, January 30 at 11:30 a.m. to go in procession to the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood where he will be laid to rest. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name may be directed to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org/. For more information and to visit his online guestbook, please log on to www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com or find us on Facebook.

Robert Eugene McMahan Jr.

July 10, 1956 - January 22, 2023

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