Obituary of Robert William Conklin

CONKLIN, Robert (Bill) W. 79, passed away on June 14. A devoted husband, Bill is survived by his wife, Theresa; brothers, Ed & Ginny Conklin of Ocala, FL, Henry & Shirley Conklin of Orlando, FL, Fred & Bonnie Conklin of Swan Lake, NY, sister, Mary and Pete Marino of Palisades, NY, son, James & Angela Conklin of Jacksonville, FL, Daughter, Jenny Conklin of Shinnston, WV, stepdaughters, Elaine & Edward Braglin of Titusville, FL, Ann Reynolds of Silver Springs, FL, Jenny & Stephen Reinlein - Fletcher, OK, stepson, Joseph & Marcia Lubonski - Huntsville, AL, two grandchildren & nine step grandchildren. Born in Patterson, NJ, Bill was raised and resided in the New Jersey/New York area until moving to Florida in 1999. He was many things, including an auto mechanic, owning his own gas station, volunteer ambulance driver, handyman and so much more. He worked very hard to provide for his family. Bill attended Forest Lutheran Church. Viewing will be held Thursday, June 17th from 1:00 to 2:00 with services immediately following at Hiers-Baxley Funeral home, 910 SE Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice of Marion County and/or DEBRA Foundation of New York.