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It is with great sadness that the passing of our beloved son and brother, Robert W. Echols is announced. He passed unexpectedly on January 10, 2025 at the age of 53 in Alton, IL.
He is survived by his mother, JoAnn Ballard; two sons, Alex Echols (Shelby Garrison) and Bobby Echols; a daughter, Ashley Echols (Bobby Cather); four step-children, Audrey Warren, "BJ" (B) (Alexis), Dakota (Dustin), and Dodge; eight step-grandchildren; two brothers, Shane Echols and Blic Echols; and three sisters, Anita (Regina) Kessinger, Sarah (Chuck) Davis, and Carla Price.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Echols; father, Robert Carlos Echols; and step-father, Joseph Ballard.
No services have been scheduled at this time.
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