Neil “Bob” Donovan, 84, died at 12:10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015 at his residence. Bob was born Oct. 22, 1930, in Schenectady, New York, to Cornelius and Carrie (Baird) Donovan.He was a loving father and grandfather, and great-grandfather and loved racing.Survivors include five sons, Kelly (Tammy) Donovan of Orient, Steve (Angela) Donovan of Orient, John (Kay) Denfip of Corpus Christi, Texas, Mark (Mary) Laven of Fountain, Florida, and Carl (Earlene) Laven of Delanson, New York; three daughters, Kim Denfip of Orient, Connie (Mark) Lovell of Wingo, Kentucky, and Toni (Tim) Fox of Orient; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great- grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Donovan; parents; brother, Virgil Donovan; and sisters, Jessie and Margaret.Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, in Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort, with Pastor Jason Ishmael officiating. Burial will be in Denning Cemetery on the Orient Road. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, at the funeral home.Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Foundation. Envelopes will be available and accepted at the funeral home.