Robert "Bob" L. Heaton, 90, of Staunton, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at Staunton Health and Rehabilitation in Staunton, IL. Born on June 13, 1936 in Springfield, Ohio, he was the son of Clarence A. and Ardis Virginia (Hatfield) Heaton. He was a retired truck driver at Hutchinson Concrete. He was a US Air Force Veteran. Surviving are a son, Christopher R. Heaton; a sister Joyce (Larry Wayne) Bradshaw and a nephew, Scott Steven Janssen; sister-in-law, Karen Heaton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Ardis and a brother, Lawrence Heaton. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Gent Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, October 16, 2026 at Valhalla Memorial Park, Godfrey, Il, with full military honors. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Fund or to the American Cancer Society. Additional information and online guestbook are available at www.gentfuneralhome.com .