Robert A. Dimock (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Robert Allyn Dimock, son of Reginald and Wilma Martin, was born August 28, 1930, in Los Angeles, California. He departed this life Friday, December 14, 2018, in Lebanon South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of eighty-eight years, three months, and seventeen days.
On April 5, 1950, he was united in marriage to Alta Roberta Moss, and she passed away on September 24, 1999.
On June 17, 2006, he married Ruth Eileen Hodge, who passed away on October 8, 2018.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; his adopted mother, Thelma Dimock; a son, Richard A. Dimock; an infant daughter; and two brothers, Buster Martin and Don Martin.
Robert is survived by a son, Greg Dimock, and his wife, Evelyn, of Lebanon, Missouri; a step-son, Bill Roam, and his wife, Linda, of Barnhart, Missouri; a step-daughter, Carolyn Anderson, and her husband, Zeke, of Buckhorn, Missouri; three grandsons, David Dimock, and his wife, Jennifer, of Lebanon, Missouri, Bradley Dimock, and his wife, Amy, of St. James, Missouri, and Mark Dimock, and his wife, Kimberly, of Johnston City, Illinois; a granddaughter, Deanna Petary, of Lebanon, Missouri; seven great-grandchildren, Lincoln, Landon, Lucas, Raelee, Makiah, Holden, and Tucker; a great-granddaughter, Keilei Petary; a sister, Joan Renard, of Los Angeles, California; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was born and raised in California and then moved to Colorado for a few years. He served his country faithfully in the United States Army National Guard for nine years. He later purchased a farm near Nebo, Missouri, and began a dairy operation. He continued to operate the farm through the years, and was employed by Independent Stave Company, now Missouri Cooperage, for nineteen years. He later was a Laclede County Deputy Sheriff and worked in the jail until retiring.
Robert was an active member of Harvest Tabernacle – United Pentecostal Church for over fifty years. His faith was very important to him and he centered his life around his church and his family.
He enjoyed fishing, and collecting model cars and trucks. He was a gentle, kind, and patient man who never raised his voice. His family was very important to him and he especially loved how his grandchildren would steal drinks of his iced tea.
Robert was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and know that his family and friends will treasure the wonderful memories he made for them during his eighty-eight years.
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