Robert McKrill Willoughby, Ohio Obituary

Robert McKrill

<p>Robert McKrill, 93, passed away on March 10, 2023 at his home in Mentor, OH surrounded by family.</p><p><br></p><p>He was born on June 13, 1929 in Lansing, MI. He graduated from Mentor High School in 1947. He was a plasterer by trade and built a successful general contracting business, Mentor Ridge Co., with his two sons. He attended Calvary Fellowship Baptist Church for over 50 years. </p><p><br></p><p>He was married to his wife, Clara McKrill (née Searle), for 71 years. Together they raised their four children: Gary (Bonnie) McKrill, William (Karen) McKrill, Bonnie (Don) Tillery, and Cynthia (Richard) Dorsey. He was the beloved grandfather of Robert (Haley) McKrill, Kyle (Alicia) McKrill, Christopher (Jessica) McKrill, Courtney (Brent) Rudd, Michael (Amanda) McKrill, Thomas McKrill, John (Jennifer) Tillery, Joseph (Melissa) Tillery, Jennifer (Dan) Csontos, Richard (Amelia) Dorsey, Monica (Alan) Price, and James (Ana) Dorsey. He was lovingly known as “Papa Bunny” to his 33 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Paul (Bonnie) McKrill.</p><p><br></p><p>He was preceded in death by his parents, Clayton McKrill and Helen Post, and his brother, Dale McKrill.</p><p><br></p><p>Funeral service will be at 11 AM Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby.</p><p>Family will receive friends 10-11 AM Tuesday, prior the service at the funeral home.</p><p>Final resting place will be in Mentor Cemetery.</p><p>Family suggests in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Calvary Fellowship Baptist Church, 727 Mentor Ave., Painesville, OH 44077.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
June 13, 1929 - March 10, 202306/13/192903/10/2023
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James Mowry
March 14, 2023
A privilege to have known him and shared in his love of his MG. He will be remembered.
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Cindy parr
March 13, 2023
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Cindy parr
March 13, 2023
My condolences to the whole family. I got a chance to meet a few of you guys but not all. Bob taught me many things in the short 3 months i was blessed with the opportunity to help care for him and visit with pinky. Bob would talk about each and every one of you at all o... Continue Reading
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Marcia Parsells
March 13, 2023
Dear Bill, Karen and family. I just learned of the loss of your Dad Bill. Sending my deepest sympathy and condolences for your loss. God Bless your Dad to live such a long life. Much Love, Marcia Parsells.
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March 12, 2023
Love Mary Tillery Bill & Kelley Trey Matt & Kasey, Trenton Savanah & Maliya
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March 12, 2023