Robert Clinton June

Robert "Bob" June, 81, of Muskogee, OK passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. He was born and raised in East St. Louis, Illinois with some early years spent in Salt Lake City, Utah. One of Bob's favorite memories came early when he enlisted with the United States Marine Corps, often referring to himself as a young Jarhead. Following his time in the Corps he spent a full career with the US Army as a Missile Specialist, retiring as a Sergeant First Class. He spent time stationed in Germany, Korea, and stateside at Fort Sill. However, the highlight of his life was being able to convince Sandra Jean Lowry to marry him. Their first date was at a drive-in viewing of the horror movie “Psycho”, where Bob terrorized his date mimicking "the hand." Such hi-jinx and his hipster banter were enough to woo Sandra into marrying him on December 7, 1961. He rarely called her Sandra and lovingly referred to her as “Red”. They were happily married for 59 years and have been a great example to their children, family and friends. Bob the Hep Cat soon settled down when his children were born - Colleen (Noble), John, and Matthew. He enjoyed his time with his children (though he blamed them for losing his hair). He was a great dad and created many wonderful memories with his wife, children and grandchildren. In his free time, he reveled in his lifelong passion of World War II history, focusing on aircraft design and airplane modeling. After retirement from the Army he worked as a data processor, truck driver, and security officer in Pella, Iowa and Muskogee, Oklahoma. While living in Muskogee, he and Sandi spent many years in the community service group, The Indian Territory Marshals. As part of the group, he would act out Western skits for different charity events. He loved performing and having children ask him questions afterwards. The Indian Territory Marshals donated Christmas gifts to various families for years. He enjoyed shopping and delivering the toys to the children and their families. Another favorite pastime he found in his later years was writing letters to the editor found in many editions of the Muskogee Phoenix. He enjoyed when friends would remark on his writing and receiving letters from people unknown to him due to those same letters. Bob is survived by the love of his life Sandra June, daughter Colleen Noble and husband Daryl of Muskogee, son, John June of Midwest City, son Matthew June, and wife, Katy of Tahlequah, and grandchildren Jade, Ember and Jeffery. He loved being a “PaPa” and his children and grandchildren were the joy of his life. Family will remember him as a loving and faithful husband, wonderful father and PaPa and loyal soldier. Bob would like to be remembered by one of his favorite sayings to himself- “Bobbie, you’ve had more fun than a man should be allowed to have!" Memorial service will be held at Bible Baptist Church in Muskogee where he was a longtime member. Service will be held Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 12:00 pm with interment following at Fort Gibson National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to St. Jude Children's hospital.

Robert Clinton June

August 12, 1939 - January 26, 2021