Robert E. "Bob" Maxey, 90, of Springfield, Ill., died Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, at St. John's Hospice in Springfield. Bob was born July 29, 1925, in Springfield, the son of Wilson and Esther Byers Maxey. He married Frances "Fran" Leahy on Oct. 7, 1950, in Springfield. He was preceded in death by his wife, Fran, in 2010; a son James Maxey and granddaughter Ellyn Maxey. He was a member of the First Congregational Church in Springfield. Bob graduated from Springfield High School in 1943 and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1949. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Patton's Third Army 87th Division. Bob was the owner and president of Byers Printing Co. for more than 50 years. He was a member of the Springfield Noon Lions Club for more than 60 years, serving in most of the club's offices. Bob served as Lions District Governor, 1-E, from 1965-66. He also served on several Lions state committees. He was elected to the board of directors for Lions Clubs International serving from 1981-82. Bob received numerous awards and citations for his service to Lions, including its highest award, the Ambassador of Good Will. Bob was an active member of his church and active in the Springfield community, serving on the board and as president of the Triangle Center, serving on the board and as president of the Mary Bryant Home for the Blind and Visually Impaired, along with several other boards and committees. He is survived by a son, William R. (wife, Kathy) Maxey, of Springfield; a daughter, Mary (husband, David) Moreland, of Chatham; a brother, Edward (wife, Gerry) Maxey of Springfield; four grandchildren, Christopher, Emily, Robert and Elizabeth Maxey; a sister-in-law, Marilyn Petefish; and several nieces, nephews. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at the First Congregational Church located at 2100 S. Bates Ave. in Springfield. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 21, at the church with the Rev. Daniel Dexter officiating. Entombment will be at Oak Ridge Cemetery Mausoleum in Springfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the Springfield Noon Lions Club Foundation, 30 Tophill Lane, Springfield, IL 62704, or the Mary Bryant Home, 2960 Stanton St., Springfield, IL 62703. Curry Funeral Home in Pawnee, Ill., is serving the family of Bob Maxey. Service: Monday Sept. 21 10 a.m. First Congregational Church 2100 S. Bates Ave. Springfield, Ill. Visitation: Sunday Sept. 20 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. First Congregational Church 2100 S. Bates Ave. Springfield, Ill.