Robert Herschel McClanahan Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Robert Herschel McClanahan (Murphysboro, Illinois), who passed away on February 25, 2026, at the age of 68, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Herschel McClanahan to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William McClanahan and Nancy McClanahan (Cook); his siblings, William "Billy" McClanahan, Tom McClanahan and Mary Ann; his nephew Brett McClanahan; and his close friend Edward Roznowski.
He is survived by: his wife Cathy McClanahan; his children, Jill Spiller (Rachael), Steven Pruitt, Joseph Pruitt (Amber) and Bobbie McClanahan Ridgeway (Kevin); his grandchildren, Alex, Drezden, Kyleigh, Alexis, Cameron and Robbie; his great grandchildren, Delilah and Dayzlee; and his siblings, Carol Walters (Jack) and John Patrick McClanahan (Kathi). He is also survived by extended family members and friends.
