Robert Eugene Harrier

Tilton Robert Eugene Harrier, Sr., 75, of Tilton passed away at 3:15 PM on December 21, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

Robert was born on March 23, 1946 the son of Robert Calvin and Evelyn D. (Rahm) Harrier in Danville, IL. He married Katherine Wortman on June 26, 1965 in Danville, IL and she survives.

Survivors include his wife, Kathy Harrier of Tilton, IL, one son, Robert (Jayleen) Harrier, Jr, of Dahlonega, GA, one daughter, Angela Harris of Danville, IL, siblings, Ron (Tonya) Harrier, Sharon Powell, Carol Anne Harrier, Diane (Keith) Garrett and Glen (Donna) Harrier, one sister-in-law, Jane Harrier, as well as eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Jack Harrier.

Robert served in the United State Army during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star along with many other service awards and ribbons. Robert worked in residential construction and later at Quaker Oats in Danville, IL. He enjoyed spending his free time attending his grandchildrens sporting events, fishing, and mushroom hunting.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, Illinois, 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois 61834. Reverend Ken Pavlick will officiate. Burial will be in Danville National Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Monday, December 27, 2021 at the funeral home.

It is kindly requested that those in attendance of the visitation or service wear a mask and practice social distancing. It is also requested by the family that those in attendance wear casual attire.

Please join Roberts family in sharing memories, photos, and videos on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com .