Smiled at Everyone He Met

Robert Ralston Greenlee, 88 of Rockford died on February 10, 2013 at 5:51 p.m. after a brief illness at Rosewood Care Center. Robert was born on August 23, 1924 in Donna, TX, son of Clark and Mary (Ray) Greenlee. United in Marriage to Phyllis Dever on June 5, 1949 in Rockford. Survived by his children; Daniel Clark (Linda) Greenlee of Washington, IN, D. David Greenlee of Rockford; grandchildren, Sarah (Steve), Andy (Ann), David-Clark (Jamie), Adam, Lindsay, Meghan, Alexis, Joshua, MacGregor; siblings, David Ray Greenlee of Prescott, AZ, Marilyn Jean Jones of Prescott, AZ. Preceded in death by his parents, wife Phyllis on July 5, 2002, infant daughter Diane Marie, son, Dale Robert Greenlee on December 30, 2012, brother-in-law, Ron Jones, and brother David Ray Greenlee. Robert was formerly employed at the Swift Meat Packaging Plant, Prudential Insurance and as a School Bus Driver in District 205, where the kids knew him as Robert, then in recent years Robert's good friends called him "Captain Bob." He was a member at Heartland Community Church, where he served on the First Impressions Team. His big smile was a welcome greeting for all who came to weekend services. He was also involved in many small groups at Heartland. A Celebration of Robert's life will be held on will be Friday, February 15, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at Heartland Community Church, 1280 South Alpine Rd. Rockford, with visitation from 12:00 p.m., until the time of the services. Pastor Gordy Smith will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Rockford Rescue Mission. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Grace Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements. To share a memory or condolence, visit www.graceFH.com .